UK
November 24, 1986- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 613
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO CAD 613 A1 TOWNHOUSESide A
MPO CAD 613 B1 TOWNHOUSESide B
Clan Of XymoxMedusa
Vinyl pressings
Medusa
by Clan Of Xymox · 1986
11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDarkwaveElectronicRock
Medusa 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 Medusa
5 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- 4AD RTD 44Rough Trade RTD 44
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RTD 44 A G. PaulerRunout side A
RTD 44 B G. PaulerRunout side B
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Contempo Records CONTE 1114AD CONTE 111
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CONTE 111 A 5WSide A, etched ['5W' upside down]
CONTE 111 B 5WSide B, etched ['5W' upside down]
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Contempo Records CONTE 1114AD CONTE 111
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CONTE 111 A 5WSide A, etched ['5W' upside down]
CONTE 111 B 5WSide B, etched ['5W' upside down]
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- 4AD CAD 613
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MD 7943 A1Runout stamp side A
MD 7943 B1Runout stamp side B
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 | Germany | 4AD RTD 44 / Rough Trade RTD 44First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Contempo Records CONTE 111 / 4AD CONTE 111First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Contempo Records CONTE 111 / 4AD CONTE 111First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Netherlands | 4AD CAD 613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | 4AD CAD 613LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | 4AD CAD 613LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | UK | 4AD CAD 613First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | France | 4AD 70481LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | 4AD YX-7428LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | 4AD YX-7428LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Greece | Virgin VG 50358 / 4AD CAD 613LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Theme I2:54
- A2Medusa5:53
- A3Michelle2:59
- A4Theme II1:43
- A5Louise5:17
- A6Lorretine3:33
- B7Agonised By Love5:18
- B8Masquerade3:54
- B9After The Call5:55
- B10Back Door4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Medusa are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Medusa are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Medusa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is 4AD CAD 613, released November 24, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Medusa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAD 613, RTD 44, CONTE 111) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO CAD 613 A1 TOWNHOUSE and MPO CAD 613 B1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Medusa 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.