UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 785
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Chris SuttonPrince Of Justice
Vinyl pressings
Prince Of Justice
by Chris Sutton · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popVocalElectronicPop
Prince Of Justice 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 Prince Of Justice
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 785
- Format
- 7"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP785
- Format
- 7", White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 785-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 944-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 944-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
160 883944 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAM A1Runout side A etched
160 883944 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAM A1Runout side B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 944-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 944-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 944-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 944-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 944-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 883944-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 883 994-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSPX 785First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 785First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSPX 785-DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP785First year7", White Label | 7", White Label |
Tracklist
- APrince Of Justice (Justice Mix)7:21
- B1The Money Ain't Worth It4:11
- B2Prince Of Justice4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prince Of Justice are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Prince Of Justice are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Prince Of Justice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 785.
How do I tell if my copy of Prince Of Justice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 785, POSP 785, POSP785, POSPX 785-DJ) 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 Prince Of Justice 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.