Benelux
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 586Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI586
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TW I 586-A//58683-2 1 1Runout side A, stamped
TW I 586-B//58684-1 2Runout side B, stamped
Anna DominoTake That
Vinyl pressings
Take That
by Anna Domino · 1985
13 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Take That was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Take That
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule 7 TWI 586Les Disques Du Crépuscule 7TWI 586
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7TwI 586-A/58681-2 8 1Runout side A, stamped
7TwI 586-B/58682-2 8 1Runout side B, stamped
UK
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Operation Afterglow OPA 005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
December 1985- Label and catalog number
- Operation Afterglow 12 OPA 005Operation Afterglow TWI 586
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLS 125
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Fünfundvierzig Fünfundvierzig 19
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Benelux | Les Disques Du Crépuscule 7 TWI 586 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule 7TWI 586First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLS 125First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Fünfundvierzig Fünfundvierzig 19First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 586First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Benelux | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 586 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI586First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Operation Afterglow OPA 005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Operation Afterglow 12 OPA 005 / Operation Afterglow TWI 586First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor DJP 20912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor DJ 927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 883 524-1 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule 883 524-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 883 524-7 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule 883 524-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Les Disques Du Crépuscule 1GA-0667", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 586 / Grabaciones Accidentales 2GA-06712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ATake That5:55
- B1Koo Koo5:26
- B2Take That ll (Sing It Yourself Mix)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Take That are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Take That are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Take That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Benelux, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 586, released November 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Take That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWI 586, 7 TWI 586, OPA 005, 12 OPA 005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TW I 586-A//58683-2 1 1 and TW I 586-B//58684-1 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Take That on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
