US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86674
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
STDM-52184-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFSide A
STDM-52185-52186-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFSide B
Vinyl pressings
Full Circle
by Company B · 1987
17 pressings4 countriesFreestyleElectronic
Full Circle 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 Full Circle
17 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86646
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-52659-1 1-1 FULLERSOUND MF SRCA-Side Runout Etching [FULLERSOUND SRC Stamp]
ST-DM-52660-1 1-1 FULLERSOUND MF SRCB-Side Runout Etching [FULLERSOUND SRC Stamp]
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86674
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC (Specialty Records Corporation)Runout A & B Stamped
STDM-52184-2 I-I 'FULLERSOUND' MFRunout A Side Etched
STDM-52185-52186-2 I-I 'FULLERSOUND' MFRunout B Side Etched
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89172
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86674
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
STDM-52184-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-27958-3 ∆ 17032 1-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFSide A Runout
STDM-52185-52186-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-27959-3 ∆ 17032-X 1-1 'FULLERSOUND' MFSide B Runout
ST-DM-52184-ARSide A Label
ST-DM-52185/52186-ARSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 66740First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 92187First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 92187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Atlantic 73000-19First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5698 / ZYX Records 5698First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | ZYX Records 1324First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86674First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86646First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1072First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1096First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86674First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1096First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89172First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFull Circle (Edit Version)4:00
- BFull Dub-El (Dub Version)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Full Circle are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Full Circle are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Full Circle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Ecuador, Germany. One of them is Atlantic 0-86674.
How do I tell if my copy of Full Circle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86674, 0-86646, 7-89218, 7-89172) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STDM-52184-1 'FULLERSOUND' MF and STDM-52185-52186-1 'FULLERSOUND' MF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Full Circle 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.
