US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records VDX-9919
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
VDX-9919-ASA-Side Label
VDX-9919-BSB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Murphy's Law
by Cheri · 1982
52 pressings16 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Murphy's Law 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Murphy's Law
47 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records VD-5019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records V-949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V-949W-A MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR Shaun :v)A-Side runout
V-949W-B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JRB-Side runout
V-949-ASA-Side label
V-949-BSB-Side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records VD-5019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A- ⟷ MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr Shaun VD-5019-AA side runout
A- ⟷ MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK Herbie Jr VD-5019-BB side runout
VD-5019-ASA side label
VD-5019-BSB side label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records V-949
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKRunout, both Sides, stamped
V-949SP-A Herbie Jr Shaun :v)Runout Side A, etched
V-949SP-B Herbie JrRunout Side B, etched
V-949-ASLabel Side A
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Venture Records V-149
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | 21 Records 2141 568First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Canada | 6 A.M. Records AM 61201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | 6 A.M. Records AM 701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Rio Records AM 61201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | 6 A.M. Records AM 61201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | 6 A.M. Records AM 61201First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | 6 A.M. Records AM 701First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2056 951First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2141 541First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2812 098First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2056 951First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | 21 Records 2002 157 / Polydor 2002 157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2002 147First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 459 / Polydor 2002 147First year7" | 7" |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | France | Bax Dance 575 441-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1996 | France | Polygram 575 441-112", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Venture Records VD-501912" | 12" |
Tracklist
- AMurphy's Law6:42
- BMurphy's Law (Instrumental Version)6:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Murphy's Law are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Murphy's Law are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1982 and 1996.
When was Murphy's Law first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Venture Records VDX-9919.
How do I tell if my copy of Murphy's Law is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VDX-9919, VD-5019, V-949, V-149) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VDX-9919-AS and VDX-9919-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Murphy's Law 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.