Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12011
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RR-12011/A etRunout A etched
RR-12011/B etRunout B etched
DJ's FactoryA View To A Kill
Vinyl pressings
A View To A Kill
by DJ's Factory · 1985
14 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
A View To A Kill was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 View To A Kill
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 7011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
RR 7011 /A etRunout side A
RR 7011 /B etRunout side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 12011
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rush Records RR 7011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan ATO 12-27065
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ATO 12 27065ASide A runout, etched
ATO 12 27065BSide B runout, etched
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jonathan ATO 27065
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Jonathan ATO 12-27065First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Jonathan ATO 27065First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12011First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12011First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 1201112", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 7011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Rush Records RR 12011 TP12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12011First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12011First year12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12011First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | Rush Records RR 12011First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Web Records DTM 02First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Sweden | Web Records DTS 1002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AA View To A Kill8:30
- BDream Killer4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A View To A Kill are there?
14 vinyl pressings of A View To A Kill are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was A View To A Kill first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, France, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland, Sweden. One of them is Rush Records RR 12011.
How do I tell if my copy of A View To A Kill is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RR 12011, RR 7011, ATO 12-27065, ATO 27065) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RR-12011/A et and RR-12011/B et. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A View To A Kill 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.