UK
November 21, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1654541
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1 654 541 A12 A61 ARUN M̶P̶O̶Runout, A-side, etched
△ EMC 1 654 541 B9 ARUN M̶P̶O̶Runout, B-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
Seven And The Ragged Tiger
by Duran Duran · 1983
89 pressings35 countriesNew WaveSynth-popRockPop
Seven And The Ragged Tiger was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Seven And The Ragged Tiger
59 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 30 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
November 21, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1654541
- Format
- LP, Album · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1654 541 A10 ARUN MPORunout, A-side, etched, variant 1
EMC 1654 541 B9 P ARUN MPORunout, B-side, etched, variant 1
EMC 1 654 541 A12 P ARUN MPORunout, A-side, etched, variant 2
EMC 1 654 541 B10 ARUN MPORunout, B-side, etched, variant 2
UK
November 21, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1654541
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1654541 A-1U-1- 3 ARUNRunout A, etched, variant 1
ARUN EMC 1654541 B-1U-1- 4Runout B, etched, variant 1
EMC 1654541 A-1U-1- 2LX1 ARUNRunout A, stamped ["ARUN" etched], variant 2
EMC 1654541 B-3U-1- 2̶ -1 ARUNRunout B, stamped ["-1 ARUN" etched], variant 2
UK
November 21, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1654541
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMC 1654541 A-12U-1Variant 1 runout, A-side
△ EMC1654541 B-13U-1Variant 1 runout, B-side
EMC 1654541 A-11U-1-2-5Variant 2 runout, A-side
EMC 1654541 B-11U-1-2-5Variant 2 runout, B-side
UK
November 21, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 1654541
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo · Without golden lettering
US
November 10, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12310
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville, Capitol Mastering
- Runout / matrix
0 ST-1-12310 F-5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout, variant 1
0 ST-2-12310 F-5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B runout, variant 1
0 ST-1-12310 F6 #4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide A runout, variant 2
0 ST-2-12310 F4 #7 MASTERED BY CAPITOL WallySide B 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 89 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s78 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | EMI 81 -1654541 / EMI 8194First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Argentina | EMI 81 -1654541 / EMI 8194First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI P.165454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI P.165454 / EMI P-165454First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI P.165454First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Benelux | EMI EMC 1654541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 064 65454First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12310 / Capitol Records ST-12310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12310 / Capitol Records ST-12310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12310 / Capitol Records ST-12310First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12310 / Capitol Records ST-12310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12310 / Capitol Records ST-12310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Colombia | EMI 11971First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 064 1654541 / EMI 1654541First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 064 1654541First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | EMI EMCD 165454LP, Album, Reissue, 12", Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, 12", Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | US | Parlophone EMCD 1654LP, Album, 12", Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, 12", Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Europe | Parlophone EMCD 165454LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Parlophone EMCD 165454LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2022 | Europe | Parlophone EMCD 165454LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Stereo, 12", Compilation, Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Parlophone 5054197640902LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | EMI 56194LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Colombia | EMI 11971LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Europe | Parlophone EMCD 165454LP, Stereo, 12", Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Reissue · Limited | LP, Stereo, 12", Stereo, All Media, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, All Media, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | South Korea | High Stereo 1984LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Fame FA 3205 / Fame 41 3205 1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Reflex
- A2New Moon On Monday
- A3(I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement
- A4I Take The Dice
- A5Of Crime And Passion
- B1Union Of The Snake
- B2Shadows On Your Side
- B3Tiger Tiger
- B4The Seventh Stranger
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Seven And The Ragged Tiger are there?
89 vinyl pressings of Seven And The Ragged Tiger are listed here, from 35 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was Seven And The Ragged Tiger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is EMI EMC 1654541, released November 21, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Seven And The Ragged Tiger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 1654541, ST-12310, 81 -1654541, P.165454) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMC 1 654 541 A12 A61 ARUN M̶P̶O̶ and △ EMC 1 654 541 B9 ARUN M̶P̶O̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Seven And The Ragged Tiger 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.
