US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-05926
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P (AP) 0 XSS 175288 1BRun-out Groove (Side A)
P (AP) 0 XSS 175289 1BRun-out Groove (Side B)
Vinyl pressings
Down And Counting
by Claudja Barry · 1986
18 pressings7 countriesHouseDiscoElectronic
Down And Counting 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 Down And Counting
17 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2508
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS 175410-2A P(MP)Runout Side A
XSS 175411-1B P(MP)Runout Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING (?) P ZSS 175391 1AA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING (?) P ZSS 175391 1BB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 175391Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2508
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650047 7
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 12200First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1190First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-05926First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34-06308First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Ecuador | CBS 833-847First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 650047 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650047 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Epic CE-EP-18060 / Epic 49-05926First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic XPR 1323First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650047 7First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo, Test Pressing, Limited Edition, Numbered · Test pressing, Promo, Limited, Numbered | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Promo, Test Pressing, Limited Edition, Numbered · Test pressing, Promo, Limited, Numbered |
| 1986 | US | Epic 49-05926First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Epic EAS 2508First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06308First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06308First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADown And Counting (Extended Mix)9:07
- BDown And Counting (Emulator Dub)6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down And Counting are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Down And Counting are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Down And Counting first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 49-05926.
How do I tell if my copy of Down And Counting is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-05926, EAS 2508, 34-06308, 650047 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P (AP) 0 XSS 175288 1B and P (AP) 0 XSS 175289 1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down And Counting 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.
