Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 25 686 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
25686 A-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side A
25686 B-1/77S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 25 686 ALabel side A
S 25 686 BLabel side B
AshraBlackouts
Vinyl pressings
Blackouts
by Ashra · 1978
15 pressings7 countriesBerlin-SchoolProg RockNew AgeElectronic
Blackouts was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Blackouts
9 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2091
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2091-A-1 (Utopia Symbol)Side A, etched
V-2091-B-1 (Utopia Symbol)Side B, etched
Benelux
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 25686 XOTVirgin 25 686 XOT
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Z5686-A// 34743-1-YRunout side A
Z5686-B// 34744-1-YRunout side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2091
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2473 740
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VIG 2473740 1 380 CIDISRunout Side A Stamped
VIG 2473740 2 380 CIDISRunout Side B Stamped
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIP-6906
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | Virgin 2473 740LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | Benelux | Virgin 25686 XOT / Virgin 25 686 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | Virgin V2091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | Virgin 2473 740First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Virgin 25 686 XOTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6906First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6906First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6906First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Virgin 25 686 XOTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin V 2091First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Virgin OVED 193LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | France | Spalax Music LP 14759LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Virgin 2473 740LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Virgin 25 686 -270 / Virgin 25 686LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Virgin 25 686 XOTLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A177 Slightly Delayed6:46
- A2Midnight On Mars6:51
- A3Don't Trust The Kids3:15
- A4Blackouts4:36
- B1Shuttle Cock8:29
- B2Lotus Parts 1-416:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blackouts are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Blackouts are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 2004.
When was Blackouts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK, Benelux, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin 25 686 XOT.
How do I tell if my copy of Blackouts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25 686 XOT, V 2091, 25686 XOT, V2091) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 25686 A-1/77S Made in Germany and 25686 B-1/77S Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blackouts 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.