UK
April 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 BONG 11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Musitech Plating
- Runout / matrix
12•BONG•11•A-1 MT. timtomSide A runout, etched
12•BONG-11•B-1 MT. Toodle Pip!Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
A Question Of Lust
by Depeche Mode · 1986
48 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
A Question Of Lust was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 A Question Of Lust
36 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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
April 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BONG-11 A-1 MT. LYN -17414 TOTALLY SPACEYRunout (Etched) Side A - Variant 1
BONG-11 B-1 MT. LYN -17415 MY AMBITION'S NOT TO 'AVE ONE IN THE MIDDLERunout (Etched) Side B - Variant 1
BONG-11 A-1 MT. TOTALLY SPACEYRunout (Etched) Side A - Variant 2
BONG-11 B-1 MT. LYN -17415 MY AMBITION'S NOT TO 'AVE ONE IN THE MIDDLERunout (Etched) Side B - Variant 2
UK
April 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7BONG11 A1 MPO TOTALLY SPACEYRunout side A, variant 1
7BONG11 B1 MPO MY AMBITION'S NOT TO 'AVE ONE IN THE MIDDLERunout side B, variant 1
7BONG11 A1 TOTALLY SPACEY MPORunout side A, variant 2
7BONG11 B1 MY AMBITION'S NOT TO 'AVE ONE IN THE MIDDLE MPORunout side B, variant 2
UK
April 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 11
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BONG-11 A-1 MT. TOTALY SPACEYSide A runout
BONG-11 B-1 MT. MY AMBITION'S NOT TO 'AVE ONE IN THE MIDDLESide B runout
UK
April 14, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 BONG 11
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · MPO
- Runout / matrix
12 BONG 11 A¹ MPOA side runout
12 BONG 11 B¹ TOODLE PIP! MPOB side runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 11
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
7 BONG-11 A-I MT. Totally SpaceySide A runout
7 BONG-11 B-I MT. My Ambition's Not To 'ave One In The MiddleSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Mute MUTE 3008 / Possum Music MUTE 3008First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Belgium | Mute BONG 46011 / Mute 7 BONG 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Benelux | Mute 1246011 / Mute 12 BONG 11First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 86977 / Mute 92 86977First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 86977 / Mute 92 86977First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 80247 / Virgin 80 247First year12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Mute C-126.841 / Mute C-76.20 17312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Ricordi BONGX 11 / Mute BONGX 11First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Mute BONG 11 / Ricordi BONG 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Ricordi BONGX 11First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mute MUS-911First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mute 12 BONG 11First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mute 7 BONG 11First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1986 | UK | Mute 12 BONG 11First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1986 | US | Sire PRO-A-2504 / Mute PRO-A-2504First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.841 / Mute 12 Bong 1112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.844 / Mute C Bong 1112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1992 | Germany | Mute INT 126.844 / Mute C Bong 1112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Mute BONG 46011 / Mute 7 BONG 117", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Mute INT 126.844 / Mute C Bong 1112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AA Question Of Lust4:20
- BChristmas Island4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Question Of Lust are there?
48 vinyl pressings of A Question Of Lust are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1992.
When was A Question Of Lust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mute 12 BONG 11, released April 14, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of A Question Of Lust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BONG 11, 7 BONG 11, 28697-7, 7-28697) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12•BONG•11•A-1 MT. timtom and 12•BONG-11•B-1 MT. Toodle Pip!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Question Of Lust 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.
