- Artist
- David Bowie
- Title
- Absolute Beginners
- Labels
- Virgin VS 838-12
- Virgin VS. 838-12
- Country
- UK
- Released
- 1986
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Barcode
- 5 012980 083862, 5012980083862
Runout and matrix codes
Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.
- VS 83812 A-2U-1-1 BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side A, variant 1
- VS 83812 B-1U-1-1 BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side B, variant 1
- VS 83812 A-1U-1-1- 11 BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side A, variant 2
- VS 83812 B-1U-1-2- 11 BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side B, variant 2
- VS 83812 A-2U-1-1Run-out side A, variant 3
- VS 83812 B-2U-1-1Run-out side B, variant 3
- VS 83812 A-1U-1-1-S BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side A, variant 4
- VS 83812 B-2U-1-1-11 BILBO TAPE ONERun-out side B, variant 4
Other UK pressings of Absolute Beginners
- 1986Virgin VSG 838-12 / Virgin VSG. 838-1212", 45 RPM, Single
- 1986Virgin VS 838 / Virgin VS . 8387", 45 RPM, Single
- 1986Virgin VSS 8387", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- 1986Virgin VS 838-12DJ12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- 1986Virgin VS 8381212", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- 1986Virgin VS 838 / Virgin VS. 8387", 45 RPM, Single
- 1986Virgin VS 838 / Virgin VS . 8387", 45 RPM, Single