UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Chris de BurghPower Of Ten
Vinyl pressings
Power Of Ten
by Chris de Burgh · 1992
12 pressings11 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Power Of Ten was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Power Of Ten
11 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Argentina
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-88072
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
397 188 1 S1 = 1 670 06 111Runout side A
397 188 1 S2 = 1 670 06 116Runout side B
397 188 1 S1 = 1 670 06 1112Runout side A, variant 2
397 188 1 S2 = 1 670 06 112Runout side B, variant 2
Greece
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 397 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM397188A DT410 3503Side 1 runout
AM397188B 3503Side 2 runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Argentina | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Brazil | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Ecuador | A&M Records LP-88072First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Europe | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | Greece | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Greece | A&M Records 397 188-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Portugal | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | South Africa | A&M Records STARL 5908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | South Korea | A&M Records RA 3077 / A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Spain | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records 397 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | Zimbabwe | A&M Records STARL 5908First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Where We Will Be Going
- A2By My Side
- A3Heart Of Darkness
- A4In Your Eyes
- A5Separate Tables
- A6Talk To Me
- B1Brother John
- B2The Connemara Coast
- B3Shine On
- B4A Celebration
- B5She Means Everything To Me
- B6Making The Perfect Man
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Power Of Ten are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Power Of Ten are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Power Of Ten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador and more. One of them is A&M Records 397 188-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Power Of Ten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 397 188-1, LP-88072, STARL 5908, RA 3077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Power Of Ten 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.
