France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
261 8201711 A POLYGRAMRunout side A
261 8201711 B POLYGRAMRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Age Of Consent
by Bronski Beat · 1984
46 pressings23 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Age Of Consent 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 The Age Of Consent
29 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 18 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
261 8201711 A[s]B[/s] POLYGRAM A 10Runout side A
261 8201711 B POLYGRAM A 13Runout side B
820 171-1 1Label side A
820 171-1 2Label side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album · BA 289 Price Code
- Runout / matrix
820 171-1 1Label side A
820 171-1 2Label side B
UK
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Forbidden Fruit BITLP 1Forbidden Fruit 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BITLP1 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 HELLO NIP! 1 5Runout, side A, variant 1
BITLP 1 B // 1 R 1 1 2 5Runout, side B, variant 1
BITLP1 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 HELLO NIP! 1 5Runout, side A, variant 2
BITLP1 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 HELLO NIP 1 5Runout, side B, variant 2
UK
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Forbidden Fruit BITLP 1Forbidden Fruit 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BITLP1 A-3-1-1Runout, side A (stamped)
BITLP 1 B-3-1-1Runout, side B (stamped)
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Forbidden Fruit BITLP 1Forbidden Fruit 820 171-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BITLP 1 A//1 R ARUNSide A runout, variant 1
BITLP 1B//2∇420R HELLO NIPSide B runout, variant 1
BITLP 1 A //1 R 1 3 1 4 ARUNSide A runout, variant 2
BITLP 1 B//1 R 1 1 2 9Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | London Records 820 171-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LON 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LON 109LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LON 109First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | London Records LON 109LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 171-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 171-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 171-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 171-1 / Metronome 820 171-1 MEFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 322 701 / Forbidden Fruit 32 270 1LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 171-1 / Metronome 820 171-1MEFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 41 682 6LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records DL 13060First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | London Records DL 13060LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Ireland | Forbidden Fruit BITLP 1 / Forbidden Fruit 820 171-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | London Records LMS5521225LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, CD, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | London Records LMS5521233LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | London Records LMS5521631LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2024 | UK | London Records LMS1725258LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | UK | London Records LMS1725203LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, All Media, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | London Records 820 171-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Why?4:02
- A2Ain't Necessary So4:43
- A3Screaming4:13
- A4No More War3:52
- A5Love And Money5:08
- B1Smalltown Boy5:02
- B2Heatwave2:41
- B3Junk4:17
- B4Need A Man Blues4:19
- B5aI Feel Love
- B5bJohnny Remember Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Age Of Consent are there?
46 vinyl pressings of The Age Of Consent are listed here, from 23 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was The Age Of Consent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, UK, US, Portugal and more. One of them is London Records 820 171-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Age Of Consent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 820 171-1, BITLP 1, MCA-5538, MCA-25052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 261 8201711 A POLYGRAM and 261 8201711 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Age Of Consent 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.
