UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 BONG 12
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · MPO
- Runout / matrix
12 BONG 12 A2 SOUND CLINIC MPORunout side A
12 BONG 12 B1 AVIATION AID EXCREMENT DEVICE MPORunout side B
Vinyl pressings
A Question Of Time (Remix)
by Depeche Mode · 1986
56 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
A Question Of Time (Remix) 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 (Remix)
41 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 BONG 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Stickered Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
L12BONG-12-A MT sound clinic DAMONTRunout side A, variant 1
L12BONG-12-B2 MT DAMONT G.D. sound clinic BRunout side B, variant 1
L BONG-12-A. 2 MT. SOUND CLINIC DAMONTRunout side A, variant 2
L•12•BONG•12•B² 1 MT. DAMONT G.D. SOUND CLINICRunout side B, variant 2
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7BONG-12 F.A‾1 – MT. Soundclinic DAMONT L17843-2 ①Runout side A variant 1
7BONG-12-B1 MT. L17844 ① WOT SOT A CHEMICS U USE?Runout side B variant 1
7 BONG-12 F.A‾1 – MT. Soundclinic DAMONT L17843-2 ①Runout side A variant 2 - etched, 'DAMONT' upside down, '①' rotated 90°
7 BONG-12-B1. MT. L17844 ① WOT SOT A CHEMICS U USE?Runout side B variant 2 - etched, '①' rotated 90°
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 12
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
7 BONG-12. FSA2 H sound clinic Damont MT. 1Runouts side A, variant 1
7 BONG-12-BI. D Damont MT.3 Wot Sot A Chemics U Use ?Runouts side B, variant 1
7 BONG-12. F A2 SOUND CLINIC DAMONT MT. 5 DRunouts side A, variant 2
7 BONG-12. B1 3 MT. DAMONT L WOT SOT A CHEMICS U USE ?Runouts side B, variant 2
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 BONG 12
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7BONG-12 F.A-1 MT1 Soundclinic DAMONT IRunout side A, variant 1
7BONG-12-B1 MT3 DAMONT B - WOT SOT A CHEMICS U USE?Runout side B, variant 1
7 BONG-12 F.A-1 1 MT Soundclinic DAMONT 1Runout side A, variant 2
7 BONG-12-B1 3 MT DAMONT B - WOT SOT A CHEMICS U USE?Runout side B, variant 2
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 BONG 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
L BONG 12 A MT 2 sound clinic [Damont] DSide A, variant 1
L12 BONG 12 B GD - SOUND CLINIC Damont BSide B, variant 1
L BONG-12-A. 2 MT SOUND CLINIC DAMONT ASide A, variant 2
L 12 BONG 12 B² 1 MT. DAMONT G.D. SOUND CLINIC GSide B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 56 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Mute ETUM 813First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 80263 / Virgin 80 263First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Mute 80 266 / Virgin 80 266First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90 266 / Mute 90 266First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Mute 80 26612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Ireland | Mute 7 BONG 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Mute 12 BONG 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Mute BONG 12First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Ricordi BONGX 12 / Mute BONGX 12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Mute BONG 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mute OC-EP-17092 / Mute BONG 12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mute12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mute 12 BONG 12 / Mute 12 Bong 12First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | David Gresham Records MUS 713 / Mute MUS 713First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Mute MUX 712First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.850 / Mute 12 Bong 1212", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Mute INT 126.853 / Mute L12 Bong 1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Repress, Special Edition |
| 1992 | Germany | Mute INT 126.850 / Mute 12 Bong 1212", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1212", Single, Repress | 12", Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1212", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1212", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1212", Single, Repress | 12", Single, Repress |
Tracklist
- AA Question Of Time (Remix)3:54
- BBlack Celebration (Live)5:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Question Of Time (Remix) are there?
56 vinyl pressings of A Question Of Time (Remix) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1992.
When was A Question Of Time (Remix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Spain, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Mute 12 BONG 12, released August 11, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of A Question Of Time (Remix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 BONG 12, L12 BONG 12, 7 BONG 12, 12Bong12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 BONG 12 A2 SOUND CLINIC MPO and 12 BONG 12 B1 AVIATION AID EXCREMENT DEVICE MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Question Of Time (Remix) 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.
