Absolute Beginners by David Bowie, album cover

First-year pressing

Absolute Beginners 1986 Japan Pressing (07VA-1031)

Absolute Beginners by David Bowie

Artist: David Bowie
Title: Absolute Beginners
Label: Virgin 07VA-1031
Country: Japan
Released: March 31, 1986
Format: 7", 45 RPM, Single
Barcode: T4988 006 60035 5

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.

V-5838-Alabel A side
V-5838-Blabel B side
V5838A 1S 1runout A side, stamped
V5838B 1S 1runout B side, stamped
V5838A 1S 1 6-3runout A side, stamped, variant 2
V5838B 1S 8runout B side, stamped, variant 2

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