Vinyl pressings
by British Electric Foundation · 1982
Music Of Quality And Distinction was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
V2219 A2 BilBo TAPE ONEA-side, variant 1
V2219 B2 BilBo TAPE ONE AB-side, variant 1
V2219 A2 BilBo TAPE One BA-side, variant 2
V2219 B2 BilBo · TAPE One A 2B-side, variant 2
VV-2219-1 - A1 BilBo TAPE One ∴Runout 1A etched / stamped
VV-2219-1 - AA1 BilBo TAPE One 6 ∴Runout 1AA etched / stamped
VV-2219-2 - A1 BilBo TAPE One ∴Runout 2A etched / stamped
VV-2219-2 - AA2 ∴ BilBo TAPE OneRunout 2AA etched / stamped / etched
Å MX201250 V2219-1Runout (Stamped) Side 1
Å MX201251 V2219-S2Runout (Stamped) Side 2
MX201250Label Side 1
MX201251Label Side 2
204184 A-1/82 S II Made in GermanyRunout side A
204184 B-1/82 S II Made in GermanyRunout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin V 2219First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Canada | Virgin VM 2350First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Europe | Virgin 204 184 / Ariola 204 184First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Virgin 204184First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12219First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6995 / Virgin VIRG-6995First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6995 / Virgin VIRG-6995First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Virgin LAE-455First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2219First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Portugal | Virgin 605405 / Edisom 605405First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Virgin V 2219 / Virgin V2219First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Virgin V2219First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | Spain | Virgin I-204184First yearLP | LP |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin V2219First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Virgin VV2219First year7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Box Set, Album, Special Edition |
16 vinyl pressings of Music Of Quality And Distinction are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin V2219.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2219, VV2219, V 2219, VM 2350) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2219 A2 BilBo TAPE ONE and V2219 B2 BilBo TAPE ONE A. 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.
