Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237994
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX203909 SBP7994-1Side A runout stamped
Δ MX203910 SBP7994-2Side B runout stamped
MX203909Side A label
MX203910Side B label
EuroglidersThis Island
Vinyl pressings
This Island
by Eurogliders · 1984
14 pressings8 countriesNew WavePop RockSynth-popElectronic
This Island was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 This Island
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237994
- Format
- LP, Album · Die Cut Cover
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX203909 SBP7994-1Side A runout groove stamped
Δ MX203910 SBP7994-2Side B runout groove stamped
MX203909Side A label
MX203910Side B label
US
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 39588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P AL-39588-1PA side runout, variant 1
P BL-39588 1A STERLINGB side runout, variant 1
P(G6) AL-39588-1PA side runout, variant 2
BL- 39588 1C STERLING G1 A7B side runout, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 25884
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia BFC 39588
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P-G o AL- 39588 - 1B 5 XG STERLING C3Runout A, variant 1
BL- 39588 1C 11 STERLING G1 C3Runout B, variant 1
P-G o AL-39588-1D X4 A4Runout A, variant 2
BL- 39588 Γ 1C 11 STERLING G1Runout B, variant 2
Canada
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 39588
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-39588-1A-2HZ: DM-2Side 1 runout etched
BL-39588-1A-2HZ: DM- 3Side 2 runout etched
AL 39588Side 1 label
BL 39588Side 2 label
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 237994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | CBS SBP 237994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | CBS CBS 25884First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony CYA 1078First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237994First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | CBS CBS 25884First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Columbia BFC 39588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Columbia BFC 39588First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | Columbia FC 39588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 28-3P-567 / Epic/Sony 28-3P-567LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 28-3P-567 / Epic/Sony 28-3P-567LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia FC 39588 / Columbia BFC 39588LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Australia | Sony Music 19075811361LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia BFC 39588LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Heaven3:43
- A2Someone3:38
- A3No Action3:25
- A4Never Say3:35
- A5Maybe Only I Dream3:17
- A6Cold Comfort3:35
- B1Keep It Quiet3:02
- B2Nothing To Say2:52
- B3Another Day In The Big World3:42
- B4Judy's World3:53
- B5Waiting For You4:25
- B6It's The Way3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Island are there?
14 vinyl pressings of This Island are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 2018.
When was This Island first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Australia, US, UK, Canada and more. One of them is CBS SBP 237994.
How do I tell if my copy of This Island is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBP 237994, BFC 39588, CBS 25884, FC 39588) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Δ MX203909 SBP7994-1 and Δ MX203910 SBP7994-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Island 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.