UK
May 1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 532
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARIST 532 A//1 ▼ 420 G A Porky Prime CutStamped/Etched - Side A
ARIST 532 B//1 ▼ 420 G 1 1 2 PorkyStamped/Etched - Side B
Dave EdmundsInformation
Vinyl pressings
Information
by Dave Edmunds · 1983
10 pressings6 countriesVocalRockPop
Information was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Information
10 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12 532
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
US
April 1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 105667
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia AS99 1725
- Format
- Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 12", Promo, Picture Disc · Limited Picture Edition
- Runout / matrix
XSM 171334-1A P oSide A runout
XSM 171334-1B P oSide B runout
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-04080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 38 04080First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 105 667 / Arista 105 667-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Arista K 9162First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12 532First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Columbia AS99 1725First yearSingle, 33 ⅓ RPM, 12", Promo, Picture Disc · Promo, Picture disc | Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, 12", Promo, Picture Disc · Promo, Picture disc |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-04080First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Columbia 38-04080First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Arista 105667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 532First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Arista K-9162First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AInformation3:53
- BWhat Have I Got To Do To Win3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Information are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Information are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Information first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista ARIST 532, released May 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Information is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARIST 532, ARIST 12 532, 105667, 38-04080) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARIST 532 A//1 ▼ 420 G A Porky Prime Cut and ARIST 532 B//1 ▼ 420 G 1 1 2 Porky. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Information 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.
