Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 26188
- Format
- LP, Album
Bolland & BollandSilent Partners
Vinyl pressings
Silent Partners
by Bolland & Bolland · 1984
10 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Silent Partners 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Silent Partners
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 20175A&M Records AMC 20175
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
09-026188-1 19-020175-1Label side A
09-026188-2 19-020175-2Label side B
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- CNR 655.210
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655.210 ALabel side A
655.210 BLabel side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Wheatley Records WRLP 1012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WRLP 1012 ARunout side A
WRLP 1012 BRunout side B
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5039
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Teldec 6.25985
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMM C-6.25985-01-1Runout Side A stamped
DMM C-6.25985-01-2Runout Side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Wheatley Records WRLP 1012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Teldec 6.25985First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Teldec 6.25985LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Greece | A&M Records AMC 20175 / A&M Records AMA 20175First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | F1 Team LP 33611First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 26188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMA 20175 / A&M Records AMC 20175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CNR 655.210First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 26188First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Images3:00
- A2The Boat4:30
- A3Blind Ambition3:16
- A4Innocent Man4:05
- A5Night Of The Shooting Stars3:55
- B1Ten American Girls3:30
- B2Imagination3:34
- B3See You Again4:02
- B4Feels So Good3:32
- B5All Systems Go Go4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Silent Partners are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Silent Partners are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Silent Partners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is CBS CBS 26188.
How do I tell if my copy of Silent Partners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 26188, AMA 20175, 655.210, WRLP 1012) 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 Silent Partners 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.
