Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 438-0WEA X 8439 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
B-ArtPrisencolinensinainciusol (Alright)
Vinyl pressings
Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright)
by B-Art · 1987
14 pressings5 countriesNew BeatElectronic
Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright)
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 439-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248439-7-A 248 439 7 A1 8ERunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248439-7-B 248 439 7 B1Runout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248439-7-A 248 439 7 A1 3 DRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248439-7-B 248 439 7 B1 3Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 439-7WEA 24.8439-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 438-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248438-0-A 248 438 0 A 1Runout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 248438-0-B 248 438 0 B 1Runout Side B
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 438-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248438-0-A 248 438 0 A 1Runout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 248438-0-B 248 438 0 B 1Runout Side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650514 6
- 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 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 438-0 / WEA X 8439 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 439-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 439-7 / WEA 24.8439-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 438-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 438-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | CBS CBS 650514 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | CBS CBS 650514 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Italy | WEA 24 8439-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | WEA 248 438 / WEA 248 438-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 248439-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 248438-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 248438-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Belgium | Limited Club Edition LCE 00212" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | WEA12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- APrisencolinensinainciusol4:10
- BThe Mystic Warrior5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, France, Italy, Spain. One of them is WEA 248 438-0.
How do I tell if my copy of Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 248 438-0, 248 439-7, CBS 650514 6, CBS 650514 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prisencolinensinainciusol (Alright) 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.