US
July 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Pressing, 'SIRE ®'
- Runout / matrix
1-25124-A \\\\\\\ WW1 —◁Side A runout
1-25124-B \\\\\ WW1 #2 —◁Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
People Are People
by Depeche Mode · 1984
22 pressings5 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
People Are People was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 People Are People
15 pressings came out in 1984, 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
July 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Speciality Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0-1 SM2-2 △6894 1̶-̶2̶ SH-SP ' 25124A SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19438-SH2 SLmRunout side A
SH-SP 1 25124 B SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19439-SH2 SLM △6894-X SP 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1Runout side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0-1 SM2-2 △6894 1-2 SH-SP ' 25124A SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19438-SH2 SLMSide A runout, variant 1
SH-SP 1 25124 B SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19439-SH2 SLM △6894-X SP 1-2 0-1Side B runout, variant 1
1 25124 A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19438-SH1 SLM △6894 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
1 23124 B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19439-SH1 SLM △6894-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Specialty Records Corporation pressing, 'SIRE ®
- Runout / matrix
0 1-25124-A-JW1 SRCSide A
0 1-25124-B-JW1 SRCSide B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Allied Record Company pressing 'SIRE ®'
- Runout / matrix
0-1 SM2-2 △6894 1-2 SH-SP ' 25124A SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19438-SH2 SLMSide A runout, variant 1
SH-SP 1 25124 B SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19439-SH2 SLM △6894-X SP 1-2 0-1Side B runout, variant 1
1 25124 A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19438-SH1 SLM △6894 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
1 23124 B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-19439-SH1 SLM △6894-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25124-1Mute 1-25124
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing, 'SIRE ®'
- Runout / matrix
1-25124-A-JW1 #1 0Side A runout
1-25124-B-JW1 #1 0Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Sire 9 25124-1 / Mute 1-25124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Sire W1 25124 / Sire 9 W1-25124-1LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Sire 9 25124-1 / Mute 1-25124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Sire 9 25124-1 / Mute 1-25124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Sire 9 25124-1 / Mute 1-25124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Sire W1 25124 / Sire 9 W1-25124-1LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Sire 92 51241 / Mute 92 51241First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | ABR Discos TI 711 / Mute TI 711LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1990 | Argentina | ABR Discos TI 711LP, Compilation, Reissue, White Label | LP, Compilation, Reissue, White Label |
| 1990 | Mexico | Sire LDXB-6903 / Mute LDXB-6903LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1People Are People3:45
- A2Now This Is Fun3:23
- A3Love In Itself4:21
- A4Work Hard4:22
- A5Told You So4:27
- B1Get The Balance Right3:13
- B2Leave In Silence4:00
- B3Pipeline6:10
- B4Everything Counts7:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of People Are People are there?
22 vinyl pressings of People Are People are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1990.
When was People Are People first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Canada. One of them is Sire 9 25124-1, released July 2, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of People Are People is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 25124-1, 92 51241) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25124-A \\\\\\\ WW1 —◁ and 1-25124-B \\\\\ WW1 #2 —◁. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is People Are People 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.
