Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Lark INL-3618
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
INL 3618 1Y 1 670 04
INL 3618 2Y 1 670 04
Vinyl pressings
The Domino Theory
by Bolland & Bolland · 1981
16 pressings12 countriesSynth-popPop RockDiscoElectronic
The Domino Theory was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 The Domino Theory
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Australia & New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC.2751EMI EMC-2751
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64941
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.24974UltraPhone 6.24974
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6.24974-01-1(Runout area side A)
6.24974-01-2(Runout area side B)
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- TELDEC 6.24974UltraPhone 6.24974 AO
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4311
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI EMC.2751 / EMI EMC-2751First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64941First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | TELDEC 6.24974 / UltraPhone 6.24974First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | TELDEC 6.24974 / UltraPhone 6.24974 AOFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Lark INL-3618First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4311First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | F1 Team LP 3359LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 85742 / CBS 85742LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | South Africa | Transistor CBK (L) 7005LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3255LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4941LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64941LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | A&M Records AMLH 64941LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64941LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-4941LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | UltraPhone 6.24974 / TELDEC 6.24974LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ouverture1:00
- A2You're In The Army Now4:25
- A3The Dogs Of War3:12
- A4Heart Of Darkness4:25
- A5Cambodia Moon3:44
- B1Heaven Can Wait3:26
- B2To The Battleground4:28
- B3Long Day's Journey Into The Night2:59
- B4Let's Help A*R*VI*N Out3:01
- B5Rendez-Vous With Radiation3:36
- B6Finale1:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Domino Theory are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Domino Theory are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was The Domino Theory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Lark INL-3618.
How do I tell if my copy of The Domino Theory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INL-3618, EMC.2751, AMLH 64941, 6.24974) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, INL 3618 1Y 1 670 04 and INL 3618 2Y 1 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Domino Theory 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.
