UK
September 19, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 898
- Format
- 7", White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 898 A-1u-1-1-1Side A runout
BILBO LPFP X1Side B runout
VS 898 B-1u-1-1-1Side C runout
BILBO LPFP X1Side D runout
Vinyl pressings
Arizona Sky
by China Crisis · 1986
23 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Arizona Sky 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 Arizona Sky
23 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
October 13, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 898 A-1U-1-1-19 BILBO TAPEONESide A runout, variant 1
VS 898 B-1U-1-1-8 BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout, variant 1
VS 898 A-1U-1-1-1 BILBO TAPEONESide A runout, variant 2
VS 898 B-1U-1-1-2 BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 898-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 89812 A-1U-1-1-x1 BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout, variant 1
VS 89812 B-1U-1-1-x1 BILBO TAPE ONESide B runout, variant 1
VS 89812 A-1U-1-1⥛x1 BILBO. TAPE ONESide A runout, variant 2
VS 89812 B-1U-1-1-1 BILBO.TAPEOneSide A runout, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 898
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 898 12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VS 89812 A-1U-1-1-1 BILBO TAPE ONEA-side runout
VS 89812 B-1U-1-1-1 BILBO.TAPEOneB-side runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records am-2902
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 898First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 898 12 / Virgin VS 898-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS 1337First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VSX1337First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 600 / Virgin 608 600-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 600 / Virgin 108 600-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS 898First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 148First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45211First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 898First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 898 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Virgin VS 687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F 608600First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A-108.600First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 898-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- AArizona Sky4:10
- BTrading In Gold4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arizona Sky are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Arizona Sky are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Arizona Sky first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin VS 898, released September 19, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Arizona Sky is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 898, VS 898-12, VS 898 12 DJ, am-2902) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 898 A-1u-1-1-1 and BILBO LPFP X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arizona Sky 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.
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