Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6205 060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6205 060 1V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side A
6205 060 2V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side B
6205 060. 1VLabel side A
6205 060. 2VLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Private Investigations
by Dire Straits · 1982
31 pressings17 countriesClassic RockJazzRock
Private Investigations was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Private Investigations
31 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 17 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.
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6205 060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6205 060 1V 2 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side A variant 1
6205 060 2V 2 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side B variant 1
6205 060 1V 1 (P) 1982 670 04Runout side A variant 2
6205 060 2V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout side B variant 2
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6205 060
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
6205 060 1V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout Side A
6205 060 2V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04Runout Side B
6205 060. 1VLabel Side A
6205 060. 2VLabel Side B
UK
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DSTR101Vertigo DSTR 101
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO DSTR 101 A1 D̸S̸1̸0̸1̸A//1▽420WRunout side A
MPO DSTR 101 B1 D̸S̸1̸0̸1̸B//1▽420WRunout side B
UK
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DSTR 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels, PIM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DSTR1A //3▽420 W POLYGRAM A A 3 629Runout side A
DSTR 1B //3▽420 W POLYGRAM A10 A 629Runout side B
UK
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo DSTR 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
DSTR 1 A-5 DAMONTA Side Runout, variant 1
DSTR 1 B-5 DAMONTB Side Runout, variant 1
DSTR 1 A-5 2 DAMONT TA Side Runout, variant 2
DSTR 1 B-5 1 DAMONT JB Side Runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Vertigo 6059 564 / Vertigo 6059564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australasia | Vertigo 6059 564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Vertigo 6059 564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Belgium | Vertigo 6205 060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Brazil | Vertigo 6059 564First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2312First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Vertigo 6059 564First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Greece | Vertigo 6059 564First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Vertigo DS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Vertigo DS 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Vertigo 6059 564 / Vertigo 6059564First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Vertigo 7PP-80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Vertigo 7PP-80First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6205 060First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Vertigo 6205 060First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- APrivate Investigations5:53
- BBadges, Posters, Stickers, T-Shirts4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Private Investigations are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Private Investigations are listed here, from 17 countries.
When was Private Investigations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Vertigo 6205 060.
How do I tell if my copy of Private Investigations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6205 060, DSTR101, DSTR 1, DSTR 112) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6205 060 1V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04 and 6205 060 2V 1 ℗ 1982 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Private Investigations 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.
