UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONLP 17London Records 828 014-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PACLZ 4017Label side A
PACLZ 4018Label side B
CarmelThe Falling
Vinyl pressings
The Falling
by Carmel · 1986
15 pressings10 countriesJazzdanceGospelSoulAlternative Rock
The Falling was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Falling
15 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONLP 17London Records 828 014-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LONLP 17 A//2 ▽420 TimTomRunout side A, variant 1
LONLP 17 B//2 ▽ 420 TyRunout side B, variant 1
LONLP 17 A//1 ▽420 11 1 TimTomRunout side A, variant 2
LONLP 17 B//1 ▽ 420 1 2 1 TYRunout side B, variant 2
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB5089
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB5089Liberation Records LIB 5089
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 014-1London Records 828 014 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
261 8280141 A POLYGRAM A 30 J 828014-1Side A stamped on runout - variant 1
261 828014 1//2 DU 1380 POLYGRAM A 25Side B stamped on runout - variant 1
261 8280141 A POLYGRAM A 29 Ʈ 828014-1 AStamped & etched ("Ʈ 828014-1 A") runout, side A - variant 2
261 828014 1 // 2 DU1380 POLYGRAM A 29Stamped runout, side B - variant 2
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 828 014-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
828 014 - 1 S 1 320Side A runout, stamped, var. 1
828 014 - 1 S 2 = 2 320Side B runout, stamped, var. 1
828 014 - 1 S 1 113 320Side A runout, stamped, var. 2
828 014 - 1 S 2 = 2 114 320Side B runout, stamped, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB5089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB5089 / Liberation Records LIB 5089First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | London Records 828 014-1 / London Records 828 014 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 828 014-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 828 014-1 / London Records 828 014-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | London Records LONLP 17 / Polygram 828 014-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | London Records LONLP 17 / Polygram 828 014-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Ireland | London Records LONLP 17First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | London Records 828 014-1 / London Records LONLP 17First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records Ltd. L28P 1243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records Ltd. L28P 1243First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | London Records 828 014-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | London Records 828 014-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONLP 17 / London Records 828 014-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONLP 17 / London Records 828 014-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Not Afraid Of You5:45
- A2Let Me Know4:15
- A3Tok3:57
- A4The Falling4:04
- B1Mama Told Me Not To Come4:33
- B2Mercy5:07
- B3Easy For You3:57
- B4Sticks & Stones4:59
- B5Sally3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Falling are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Falling are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Falling first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is London Records LONLP 17.
How do I tell if my copy of The Falling is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONLP 17, LIB5089, 828 014-1, L28P 1243) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PACLZ 4017 and PACLZ 4018. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Falling 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.
