UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CATX 2-A1 MTSide A runout etched
CATX.2.B1 MTSide B runout etched
Curiosity Killed The CatDown To Earth
Vinyl pressings
Down To Earth
by Curiosity Killed The Cat · 1986
31 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Down To Earth 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 To Earth
22 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.
UK
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CATX 2-A1 MTA-side runout, etched
CATX-2-B1 MTB-side runout, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 2Mercury 888 167-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAT-2-A1 MT.Etched runout side A
CAT-2-B1Etched runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATXD 2Mercury CATX 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single
- Runout / matrix
CATX2 - A1 MTRunout, side A, hand-etched variants 1 & 2
CATX - 2 - B1Runout, side B, hand-etched variants 1 & 2
MERXR226B // 2▽420 RRunout, side C, stamped variant 1
MERXR 226 B//1 ∇ 420 RRunout, side C, stamped variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATP 2Mercury CAT 2
- Format
- Limited Edition, Single, 7", 45 RPM · Poster Bag
- Runout / matrix
CAT-2-A1 MT.Runout side A
CAT-2-B1 MT.Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 2Mercury 888 167-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAT-2-A1 MT.Etched Runout Side A
CAT-2-B1 MTEtched Runout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 888 167-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo DJV244First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 167-1First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CAT 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CATXD 2 / Mercury CATX 2First year12", 45 RPM, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single | 12", 45 RPM, 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CATP 2 / Mercury CAT 2First yearLimited Edition, Single, 7", 45 RPM · Limited | Limited Edition, Single, 7", 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CATXDJ 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CAT 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CAT 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CAT 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CATDP 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury CAT 2 / Mercury 888 167-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | UK | Old Gold OG 80037", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Mercury 888 167-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADown To Earth3:48
- BDown To Earth (Instrumental)3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Down To Earth are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1992.
When was Down To Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury CATX 2, released November 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Down To Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CATX 2, CAT 2, CATXD 2, CATP 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CATX 2-A1 MT and CATX.2.B1 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down To Earth 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.
