Vinyl pressings
by Cutting Crew · 1986
(I Just) Died In Your Arms 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.
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
DM DS 108551 A-2/9-86Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 108551 B-1/9-86 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS 108551 A-2/9-86 IIIRunout side A, variant 2
DM DS 108551 B-1/9-86 IIIRunout side B, variant 2
DM 608551 A 1/9-86 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 608551 B 1/9-86 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 608551 A 1/9-86Runout side A, variant 2
DM 608551 B 1/9-86Runout side B, variant 2
SIREN 2112 A-3U-1-1-X1Side A runout, stamped
TOWNHOUSESide A runout, etched
SIREN 21 12 B-6U-1-1- 2Side B runout, stamped
BILBO. TAPE OneSide B runout, etched
SIREN 2112 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout
SIREN 2112 B-3U-1-1- 2 [lyre symbol]Side B runout
SIREN 21 A - 3U - 1 - 1 - x 1 BILBO TAPE ONESide A runout variant 1
SIREN 21 B - 4U - 1 - 1 - 17Side B runout variant 1
SIREN 21 A-7U-1-1-11 BILBO TAPEONESide A runout variant 2
SIREN 21 B-3U-1-1-10Side B runout variant 2
SIREN 21 A-7U-1-2-7 BILBO. TAPEONESide A
SIREN 21 A-6U-1-1-17 BILBO. TAPEONESide B
SIREN 29 A-1U-1-1-6 BILBO. TAPEONESide C
SIREN 29 B-1U-1-1-5 BILBO. TAPEONESide D
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin SIREN 21 / Siren SIREN 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS1341 / Siren VS 1341First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS1341 / Siren VS 1341First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 551 / Virgin 108 551-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 551 / Virgin 608 551-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90280First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 300216First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Siren Records Ltd. SIREN 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45214 / Siren VIN 45214First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 151First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Toshiba EMI PRP829612", Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1056First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Virgin SIREN 21 / Siren SIREN 21First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8074First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Siren 505433First year7", Single | 7", Single |
37 vinyl pressings of (I Just) Died In Your Arms are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 108 551.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 108 551, 608 551, SIREN 21-12, SIREN 21) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS 108551 A-2/9-86 and DM DS 108551 B-1/9-86 II. 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.
