Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 712
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Dark CityFalse Alarm
Vinyl pressings
False Alarm
by Dark City · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
False Alarm was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 False Alarm
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 119Virgin 107 119-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107 119 A-1/85S IRunout side A
DM 107 119 B-1/85S IRunout side B
S 107 119 ALabel side A
S 107 119 BLabel side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 741-12
- Format
- 12"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 741
- Format
- 7"
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 741-12DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE VS 74112 A-1U-1-Side A runout, stamped, except Townhouse etched
LP FB12Side B runout, all stamped
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSX 1263Virgin VSX1263
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 74112 / Virgin VS 741-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 741First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1263 / Virgin VSX1263First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 712First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 119 / Virgin 107 119-100First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45142First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 741-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 741-12DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 741First year7" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AFalse Alarm (City Mix)6:27
- B1False Alarm (Part 1)3:45
- B2False Alarm (Part 2)3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of False Alarm are there?
10 vinyl pressings of False Alarm are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was False Alarm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin 601 712.
How do I tell if my copy of False Alarm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 712, 107 119, VS 741-12, VS 741) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is False Alarm 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.