Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 208 688
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Chris NormanDifferent Shades
Vinyl pressings
Different Shades
by Chris Norman · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSoft RockRock
Different Shades was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Different Shades
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 36 220-2
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Sonderauflage
- Runout / matrix
DM 208688 A-1/10-87 IISide A
DM 208688 B-1/10-87 C IISide B
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs 6030
- Format
- LP, Album
Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP3080Mega Records MRLP 3080
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 208 688First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 36 220-2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs 6030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs 6030LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP3080 / Mega Records MRLP 3080First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Ariola 140.8043 / RCA 140.8043LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12444LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12444LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12444LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12444LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sarah (You Take My Breath Away)4:42
- A2Hands Tied4:13
- A3Wheels Of Fire4:45
- A4For The Good Years4:42
- A5She Said She Was A Lucky Girl3:16
- A6Woman In Love4:25
- B1A Bridge At Midnight4:32
- B2Ordinary Heart3:53
- B3Hearts Livin' On Emotion4:12
- B4Here Comes The Night4:45
- B5Never Make My Angel Cry4:05
- B6Wings Of Love4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Different Shades are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Different Shades are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Different Shades first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Greece, Scandinavia. One of them is Hansa 208 688.
How do I tell if my copy of Different Shades is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 688, 36 220-2, 6030, MRLP3080) 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 Different Shades 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.
