Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 612 080-213Virgin 612 080
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
DM612080 A-1/2-89Side A, stamped
DM612080 B-1/2-89Side B, stamped
S 612 080 ASide A, label
S 612 080 BSide B, label
China CrisisSaint Saviour Square
Vinyl pressings
Saint Saviour Square
by China Crisis · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popRockPop
Saint Saviour Square was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Saint Saviour Square
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 112 080Virgin 112 080-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS 112080 A-1/2-89Runout side A [stamped]
DS 112080 B-1/2-89Runout side B [stamped]
S 112 080 ALabel side A
S 112 080 BLabel side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST1168Virgin VST 1168
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D VST 1168 A-1U-1- MIKE ASide A runout, variant 1
D VST 1168 B-1U-1-1 MIKE BSide B runout, variant 1
VST 1168 A-1U-1- D MIKE ASide A runout, variant 2
D VST 1168 B-1U-1- MIKE B1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1168 A-1U-1-1 DRunout stamped side A
VS 1168 B-1U-1-1 DRunout stamped side B
MIKE 1 ARunout etched side A
MIKE 1 BRunout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST1168
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSDJ 1168Virgin VS 1168
- Format
- 7", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin VST1168First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VS1168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VS1487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 080-213 / Virgin 612 080First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 080 / Virgin 112 080-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | South Africa | Virgin VS 764First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST1168 / Virgin VST 1168First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1168First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSDJ 1168 / Virgin VS 1168First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST1168First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- ASaint Saviour Square (12" Mix)6:16
- B1Back Home3:55
- B2Saint Saviour Square (7" Mix)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saint Saviour Square are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Saint Saviour Square are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Saint Saviour Square first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 612 080-213.
How do I tell if my copy of Saint Saviour Square is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 612 080-213, 112 080, VST1168, VS 1168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM612080 A-1/2-89 and DM612080 B-1/2-89. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saint Saviour Square 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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