UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP 25Siren SRNLP 25
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP 25 A-1U-1- MASTERDISK SRNLP-25-A1U DSide A runout
SRNLP 25 B-1U-1-1 SRNLP-25-B1U DSide B runout
SRNLP 25-A1USide A label
SRNLP 25-B1USide B label
Cutting CrewThe Scattering
Vinyl pressings
The Scattering
by Cutting Crew · 1989
13 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
The Scattering was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Scattering
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7 91239-1Virgin 1-91239
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-897343-BDMM SP1-1 MASTERDISKSide One Etch
ST-VR-897344-ADMM SP1-2Side Two Etch
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren 066 427006 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Siren VL3053Virgin VL3053
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 209 917Siren SRN LP 25
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM209917 A-1/3-89Runout side A
DM209917 B-1/3-89Runout side B
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 50449Siren SRNEP 25 A
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | Siren 066 427006 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Siren VL3053 / Virgin VL3053First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 209 917 / Siren SRN LP 25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 50449 / Siren SRNEP 25 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Indonesia | Siren Records Ltd. SRNLP 25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin VJL-28203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Portugal | Siren 605539First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | South Korea | EMI VKPL-0012First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRN LP 25 / Siren SRNLP 25First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 7 91239-1 / Virgin 1-91239First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Virgin VIRGIN 1581First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Siren SRN LP 25LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | RPM Record Company (Pty) Ltd. VNC 5150LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Year In The Wilderness4:45
- A2The Scattering5:01
- A3Big Noise4:01
- A4Everything But My Pride5:10
- A5Handcuffs For Houdini3:41
- B1(Between A) Rock And A Hard Place4:17
- B2Tip Of Your Tongue3:35
- B3Reach For The Sky5:05
- B4The Last Thing3:56
- B5Feel The Wedge5:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Scattering are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Scattering are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Scattering first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Siren SRN LP 25.
How do I tell if my copy of The Scattering is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN LP 25, 7 91239-1, 066 427006 1, VL3053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRNLP 25 A-1U-1- MASTERDISK SRNLP-25-A1U D and SRNLP 25 B-1U-1-1 SRNLP-25-B1U D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Scattering 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.
