Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 714 T
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46714-AA-side, stamped
46714-BB-side, stamped
-03-TA-side, etched
-02-TB-side, etched
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Vinyl pressings
Performance
by Eloy · 1983
11 pressings7 countriesSpace RockProg RockElectronicRock
Performance 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 Performance
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HMILP - 12 - A2 Digital Mastering by SNBSide 1
HMILP - 12 - B2 Digital Mastering by SNBSide 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI PD 12
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
HMILP-I2-A2(Runout Side A)
HMILP-I2-B2(Runout Side B)
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12
- Format
- LP, Album · Clear Vinyl
- Runout / matrix
HMILP - 12 - A2 Digital Mastering by SNDSide A
HMILP - 12 - B2 Digital Mastering by SNDSide B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HMILP 12 A-2U-1-1- - [Ty]Runout side A, stamped, [etched]
[HMILP-12-B2] C1 [Digital Mastering by SNB] C1Runout side B, stamped, [etched]
Brazil
1983- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 31C 064 46714 T AHarvest 31C 064 46714 T B
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 064 46714 T A / Harvest 31C 064 46714 T BFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-46 714 TFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Harvest 2C 070-46714First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Harvest 064-46714 TLP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Mexico | EMI SLEM 1136First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI PD 12First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1983 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 12First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Venezuela | EMI 102-04483First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Harvest 31C 064 46714TLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1In Disguise4:29
- A2Shadow And Light5:17
- A3Mirador3:44
- A4Surrender5:38
- B1Heartbeat6:26
- B2Fools5:10
- B3A Broken Frame8:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Performance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Performance are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Performance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Harvest 1C 064-46 714 T.
How do I tell if my copy of Performance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-46 714 T, HMI LP 12, HMI PD 12, 31C 064 46714 T A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 46714-A and 46714-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Performance 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.
