UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Club JABX 19
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JABX 19 A // 2 ▽ 420 T Pounda TaPe1Runout side A
JABX 19 B // 2 ▽ 420 TRunout side B
Eddy & The SoulbandThe World Turns On
Vinyl pressings
The World Turns On
by Eddy & The Soulband · 1985
11 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
The World Turns On 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 The World Turns On
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Club JAB 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JAB 1 9
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 050-1
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX 64377
MX 64378
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 884 050-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Power Records PXD-033
- Format
- 12"
Denmark
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2064
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Mercury 884 050-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 884 050-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Power Records PXD-033First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2064First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury JAB 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850970First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Casablanca 884 026-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Break Records 1850970First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Victoria VIC-248First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Club JABX 19First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Club JAB 19First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe World Turns On (Peace Version)7:12
- BThe World Turns On (Dub Version)5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The World Turns On are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The World Turns On are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The World Turns On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Club JABX 19.
How do I tell if my copy of The World Turns On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JABX 19, JAB 19, 884 050-1, PXD-033) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JABX 19 A // 2 ▽ 420 T Pounda TaPe1 and JABX 19 B // 2 ▽ 420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The World Turns On 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.
