UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCAT 1380
- Format
- 12", Promo
Energy OrchardBelfast
Vinyl pressings
Belfast
by Energy Orchard · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesFolk RockCelticRhythm & BluesGospel
Belfast was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Belfast
2 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCAT 1380
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1380First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1380First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | MCA Records 7-2573007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | MCA Records 45-335827", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57300-7 / MCA Records 2292-57300-7 LA7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Germany | MCA Records 2292-57299-012" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 139212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCAB 1392 / MCA Records MCA 13927", Single, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 7", Single, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 13927", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABelfast (Extended Remix)6:14
- B1Belfast (7" Version)4:49
- B2One, Two, Brown Eyes4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Belfast are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Belfast are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Belfast first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1380.
How do I tell if my copy of Belfast is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1380, WMCAT 1380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Belfast 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.