Ireland
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1074
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1074 A-2U-1-A-side run-out, stamped
VS 1074 B-1U-1- DB-side run-out, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Circle In The Sand
by Belinda Carlisle · 1987
19 pressings10 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Circle In The Sand 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 Circle In The Sand
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin RX-548
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
RX-548 A SP-I 28-V-88 Rico
RX-548 B SP-I 28-V-88 Rico
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1074First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | Virgin RX-548First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS 10747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VST 107412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-533087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-533087", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 954 / Virgin 609 954-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 904307", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 7347", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTY 107412", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Limited Edition, Single, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-533087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 10747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 10747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACircle In The Sand3:40
- BCircle In The Sand (Seaside Mood Groove Mix)3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circle In The Sand are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Circle In The Sand are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Circle In The Sand first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Ireland, Mexico. One of them is Virgin VS 1074.
How do I tell if my copy of Circle In The Sand is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1074, RX-548) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1074 A-2U-1- and VS 1074 B-1U-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Circle In The Sand 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.
