US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20530Sire 9 20530-0 A
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0-20530-A-SH1 ɑ B-25019-SH1 Precision ∆13951 I-ISide A
0-20530-B-SH1 ɑ B-25020-SH1 Precision ∆13951-X I-ISide AA
Depeche ModeA Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust
Vinyl pressings
A Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust
by Depeche Mode · 1986
10 pressings2 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronic
A Question Of Time / 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 Time / A Question Of Lust
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20530Sire 9 20530-0 A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
0-20530-A-SH1 [ɑ] B-25019-SH1 Precision ∆13951 1-1Etched, Side A
0-20530-B-SH1 [ɑ] B-25020-SH1 Precision ∆13951-X 1-1Etched, Side AA
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20530Sire 9 20530-0 A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 0-20530-A-SR2 I I PrecisionRunout side A
SRC 0-20530-B-SR2 I I PrecisionRunout side AA
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20530Sire 9 20530-0 A
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0-20530-B (B scratched) A-SR2 This side I-I precision SRC Precision ∆13951 I-ISide A, variant 1
0-20530-A (A scratched) B-SR2 other side I-2 precision SRCSide AA, variant 1
SRC 0-20530-B (B scratched) A-SR2 This side I-I PrecisionSide A, etched, variant 2
SRC 0-20530-A (A scratched) B-SR2 other side I-2 PrecisionSide B, etched, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20530Sire 9 20530-0 A
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
0-20530-A-SH1 ɑ B-25019-SH1 Precision ∆13951 I-ISide A
0-20530-B-SH1 ɑ B-25020-SH1 Precision ∆13951-X I-ISide AA
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 20530-0A
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC 0-20530-3-B (B Scratched) A-SR2 This Side I I PrecisionSide A
SRC 0-20530-B-SR2 I I PrecisionSide AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 05300 / Mute 92 05300First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 05300 / Mute 92 05300First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 05300 / Mute 92 05300First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 92 05300 / Mute 92 05300First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20530 / Sire 9 20530-0 AFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20530 / Sire 9 20530-0 AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20530 / Sire 9 20530-0 AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20530 / Sire 9 20530-0 AFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Sire 9 20530-0AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20530 / Sire 9 20530-0 AFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- Other Side
- A1A Question Of Lust (Extended Version)6:47
- A2Black Celebration (Live)6:05
- This Side
- AA1A Question Of Time (Extended Remix)6:38
- AA2Something To Do (Live)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was A Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Canada. One of them is Sire 0-20530.
How do I tell if my copy of A Question Of Time / A Question Of Lust is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-20530, 9 20530-0A, 92 05300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-20530-A-SH1 ɑ B-25019-SH1 Precision ∆13951 I-I and 0-20530-B-SH1 ɑ B-25020-SH1 Precision ∆13951-X I-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Question Of Time / 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.
