Europe
February 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1244Virgin 113 037-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS113037 A 1/2-90-IIRunout Side A
DS113037 B 1/2-90-IIRunout Side B
Belinda CarlisleRunaway Horses
Vinyl pressings
Runaway Horses
by Belinda Carlisle · 1990
11 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Runaway Horses was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Runaway Horses
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1244Virgin 613 037-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 613 037 A-1/2-90Runout Groove A
DM 613 037 B-1/2-90Runout Groove B
S 613 037 ACenter Label A
S 613 037 BCenter Label B
UK
February 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 1244 A-2U-1-2 DSide A
VS 1244 B-2U-1-1 DSide B
UK
February 12, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1244Virgin 113 037-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1244 A-1U-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side A variant 1 & 2
VS 1244 B-1U-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side B variant 1
VS 1244 B-1U-1-Q4 DRunout stamped side B variant 2
VS 1244-ALabel side A
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTP 1244Virgin VST 1244
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1244 A-1U-1-Q3 DRunout Side A
VS 1244 B-1U-1-Q3 DRunout Side B
VS 1244-ALabel Side A
VS 1244-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VS 1244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VST 1244 / Virgin 613 037-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin VST 1244 / Virgin 613 037-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Virgin VST 1244First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VSTP 1244 / Virgin VST 1244First year12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VST 1244First year12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1244First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | Virgin VST 1244 / Virgin 613 037-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin VS 1244 / Virgin 113 037-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1244First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Virgin VS 1244 / Virgin 113 037-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ARunaway Horses4:12
- BHeaven Is A Place On Earth (Live)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Runaway Horses are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Runaway Horses are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Runaway Horses first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Australia, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1244, released February 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Runaway Horses is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1244, VST 1244, VSTP 1244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS113037 A 1/2-90-II and DS113037 B 1/2-90-II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Runaway Horses 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.
