Absolute Beginners by David Bowie, album cover

First-year pressing

Absolute Beginners 1986 Ireland Pressing (VS 838)

Absolute Beginners by David Bowie

Artist: David Bowie
Title: Absolute Beginners
Labels: Virgin VS 838
Virgin VS. 838
Country: Ireland
Released: 1986
Format: 7", 45 RPM, Single

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 A-1U-1-Runout [stamped] side A
VS 838 B-1U-1-Runout [stamped] side B
BILBO TAPEONERunout [etched] both sides