Vinyl pressings
by Cocteau Twins · 1984
Treasure was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
CAD 412 A TOWNHOUSE MPORunout side A, etched, variant 1
CAD 412 B TOWNHOUSE MPO TA MATERunout side B, etched, variant 1
CAD 412 A1 TOWNHOUSE MPORunout side A, etched, variant 2
CAD 412 B1 TA MATE TOWNHOUSE MPORunout side B, etched, variant 2
DM 206699 A 1/84 S I IRunout side A
DM 206699 B 1/84 S I IRunout side B
DM 206 699 ALabel Side A
DM 206 699 BLabel Side B
CAD 412 A
CAD 412 B
CAD 412 A1 CP TOWNHOUSE MPOSide A runout
CAD 412 B1 CP TA MATE TOWNHOUSE MPOSide B runout
Δ MX215887 CAD412-1Side A runout
Δ MX215888-B CAD 412-2Side B runout
CAD-412Side A label
CAD-412Side B label
MPO 70297 ASide A runout, hand-etched
MPO 70297 [A scratched] BSide B runout, hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin CAD-412 / 4AD CAD-412First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | 4AD 206699LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | France | 4AD 70297 / Virgin 70297First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | 4AD 206 699 / Virgin 206 699First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | 4AD CAD 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | 4AD CAD 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | 4AD CAD 412LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | UK | 4AD CAD 412LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Europe | 4AD 206 699 / 4AD 206 699-620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | 4AD CAD 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ireland | 4AD CAD 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | 4AD CAD 412First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | 4AD 70297 / Virgin 70297LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Australia | 4AD CAD 412LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | 4AD CAD 412LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Lithuania | Zona Records ZN 003 / 4AD CAD 412LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Lithuania | Zona Records ZN 003LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP018 / 4AD VIN180LP018LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP023LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2018 | Europe | 4AD CAD 3710LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | USA, Canada & Europe | 4AD CAD 3710LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | 4AD CAD 3710LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
34 vinyl pressings of Treasure are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1984 and 2018.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, New Zealand, Ireland and more. One of them is 4AD CAD 412, released November 12, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAD 412, 206 699, CAD-412, 70297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAD 412 A TOWNHOUSE MPO and CAD 412 B TOWNHOUSE MPO TA MATE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
