US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Meno Vision MEV-007
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MEV.007.A BKA Side Run Out
MEV.007.B BKB Side Run Out
Bobby OrlandoWhisper To A Scream
Vinyl pressings
Whisper To A Scream
by Bobby Orlando · 1985
15 pressings7 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Whisper To A Scream was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Whisper To A Scream
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Meno Vision MENO 001
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Meno Vision MEV-007
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition · Green
- Runout / matrix
MEV • 007 • A MASTERDISK•BKRunout side A, hand etched [MASTERDISK - machine stamped]
MEV • 007 • B MASTERDISK•BKRunout side B, hand etched [MASTERDISK - machine stamped]
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MRCX 122107 - A 58997 1Side A runout groove, stamped
MRCX 122107-B//58998-2 1Side B runout groove, stamped
MRCX 122107 ASide A label
MRCX 122107 BSide B label
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2107-A 58995Runout Side A
MRCS 2107-B 58996Runout Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 883 581-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122107First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2107First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 581-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 581-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 2082ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Trebol TI 71005First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | US | Meno Vision MEV-007First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Meno Vision MENO 001First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Meno Vision MEV-007First year12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7147" | 7" |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1200912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-1200912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Alfa International ALI-7147", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | D.J. Connection DJ-A412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Meno Vision MENO 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AWhisper To A Scream (Original Mix)
- BWhisper To A Scream (Dub Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Whisper To A Scream are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Whisper To A Scream are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Whisper To A Scream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Denmark, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Meno Vision MEV-007.
How do I tell if my copy of Whisper To A Scream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MEV-007, MENO 001, MRCX 122107, MRCS 2107) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MEV.007.A BK and MEV.007.B BK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Whisper To A Scream 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.
