Absolute Beginners by David Bowie, album cover

First-year pressing

Absolute Beginners 1986 New Zealand Pressing (VS 838-12)

Absolute Beginners by David Bowie

Artist: David Bowie
Title: Absolute Beginners
Label: Virgin VS 838-12
Country: New Zealand
Released: 1986
Format: 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Barcode: 5 012980 083862

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 838-12ALabel side A
VS 838-12BLabel side B
VS 838-12 ARunout side A, etched
VS 838-12 BRunout side B, etched

1986Virgin VS 8387", 45 RPM, Single

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