Vinyl pressings
by China Crisis · 1985
Flaunt The Imperfection was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
24 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 16 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.
V 2342 A-1U-1-1 ⇀ 3 SOUND CLINICRunout, side A, variant 1
V 2342 B-1U-1-1 ⇀ 7 JONZ -Runout, side B, variant 1
V 2342 A-2U-1-1 ⇀ X 1 SOUND CLINICRunout, side A, variant 2
V 2342 B-2U-1-1 ⇀ X 1 JONZ -Runout, side B, variant 2
V 2342 A-1U-1-1 [(horizontal) 1] [(unknown could be) 3]Runout, Stamped, Side One
SOUND CLINICRunout, Etched, Side One
V 2342 B-1U-1-1 [(horizontal) 1] [(unknown could be) 7]Runout, Stamped, Side Two
JONZ -Runout, Etched, Side Two
V 2342 A-1U-1-1 [(horizontal) 1] [(unknown could be) 3]Runout, Stamped, Side One
SOUND CLINICRunout, Etched, Side One
V 2342 B-1U-1-1 [(horizontal) 1] [(unknown could be) 7]Runout, Stamped, Side Two
JONZ -Runout, Etched, Side Two
V 2342 A-1U-1-1 1 38 SOUND CLINICSide A runout, variant 1
V 2342 B-1U-1-1 1 23 JONZSide B runout, variant 1
V 2342 A-2U-1-1 1 SOUND CLINICSide A runout, variant 2
V 2342 B-1U-1-1 1 4 JONZSide B runout, variant 2
1 25296 A SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20863-SH2 SLM △9129 1-1A side runout etched; ɑ stamped (var 1)
1 25296 B SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20864-SH2 SLM △9129-X 1-1B side runout etched; ɑ stamped (var 1)
1 25296 A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20863-SH1 SLM △9129 1-1A side runout etched; ɑ stamped (var 2)
1 25296 B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-20864-SH1 SLM △9129-X 1-1B side runout etched; ɑ stamped (var 2)
1 25296 A SR2 1-1 SRCA side (Variant1)
1 25296 B SR1 1-1 SRCB side (Variant 1)
1 25296 A SR1 1-1 SRCA side etched (Variant 2)
1 25296 B SR2 1-1 SRCB side etched (Variant 2)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin V 2342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin V2342First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VL 2325First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VL 2325First yearLP, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 206 951 / Virgin 206 951-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 206 951LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 70364First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Virgin 200951First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Virgin V2342 / Virgin V 2342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin V2342First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Philippines | Virgin V-4642 / Virgin V 2342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Edisom 632705First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Virgin OVED 272LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Not On Label (China Crisis Self-released)LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | UK & Ireland | Virgin Records Ltd. Umclp120LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited | LP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Virgin E-206.951 / Virgin E 206951LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 272LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
32 vinyl pressings of Flaunt The Imperfection are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin V2342.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2342, 1-25296, V 2342, VL 2325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2342 A-1U-1-1 ⇀ 3 SOUND CLINIC and V 2342 B-1U-1-1 ⇀ 7 JONZ -. 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.
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