Vinyl pressings
by Belouis Some · 1984
Target Practice was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
12 EMI 5462 A - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ PenthouseRunout area side A
12 EMI 5462 B - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ PenthouseRunout area side B
12EMI 5462ALabel side A
12EMI 5462BLabel side B
12 EMI 5462 A - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ Penthouse
12 EMI 5462 B - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ Penthouse
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-2001747First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K062-20 0210 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12EMI 5462First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI EMI 5462First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12EMI 5462First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | EMI EMIDJ 5462First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Parlophone 1C K 060 20 0995 612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Parlophone 1565176 / EMI 156517612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Parlophone 1C 016 20 0994 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI ITALIANA S.p.A. 14 200995612" | 12" |
| 1985 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20099477", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Parlophone 1A 006-20 0994 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Parlophone EMIJ 20099477", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | EMI 12EMIL(C) 200995612" | 12" |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI 006 20 0994 7 / Parlophone 006 20 0994 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Parlophone 156517612", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
20 vinyl pressings of Target Practice are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is EMI 12EMI 5462.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EMI 5462, EMI 5462, EMIDJ 5462, 1A 006-2001747) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 EMI 5462 A - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ Penthouse and 12 EMI 5462 B - 1 - 1 - 1- NICKZ Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
