Vinyl pressings
by Cabaret Voltaire · 1984
Sensoria 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.
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
CVS 3 A-1U-1-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.Side A, stamped / etched, variant 1
CVS 3 B-1U-1-1-1Side B, stamped, variant 1
CVS 3 A-1U-1-1-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT.Side A, stamped / etched, variant 2
CVS 3 B-2U-1-1-[two symbols]Side B, stamped, variant 2
CVS 312 A-1U-1-1-1 A Porky Prime CutRunout, side A, variant 1
CVS 312 B-1U-1-1-1 PorkyRunout, side B, variant 1
CVS 312 A-1U-1-1- A Porky Prime Cut.Runout, side A, variant 2
CVS 312 B-2U-1-1- Porky.Runout, side B, variant 2
CVS 312 A-2U-1-1 A Porky Prime CutSide A runout
CVS 312 B-2U-1-1 PorkySide B runout
CVS 312 A-2U-1-1 A PORKY PRIMECUT.Runout side A, variant 1
CVS 312 B-1U-1-1-. PORKYRunout side B, variant 1
CVS 312 A-1U-1-1-8 A PORKY PRIMECUT.Runout side A, variant 2
CVS 312 B-1U-1-1-8 PORKY.Runout side B, variant 2
Å MX204869 CVS3-1Side A runout
Å MX204870 CVS-3-2Side B runout
MX204869Side A label
MX204870Side B label
Å MX204871 CVS 3-12-1Side A label
Å MX204872 CVS 3-12-2Side B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CVS 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CVS 312 / Virgin CVS3-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CVS 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CVS3-12 / Some Bizzare CVS3-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 526 / Virgin 601 526 -213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 80144 / Virgin 80 144First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin Dance DM 601526First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin CVS 312 / Virgin CVS 3-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin CVS3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin CVS 312 / Some Bizzare CVS 312First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin CVS 312 / Some Bizzare CVS 312First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin CVS 312 / Some Bizzare CVS 312First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin CVS 3 / Some Bizzare CVS 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of Sensoria are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin CVS 3, released September 24, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CVS 3, CVS 312, CVS3-12, 601 526) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CVS 3 A-1U-1-1 A PORKY PRIME CUT. and CVS 3 B-1U-1-1-1. 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.
