UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSX 8245
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
AMSX-8245-A2 ℧TOPIASide A, etched
AMSX-8245-B2 ℧TOPIASide B, etched
EuropeansThe Animal Song
Vinyl pressings
The Animal Song
by Europeans · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesNew WaveRock
The Animal Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Animal Song
12 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8245
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Λ AMS-8245-A2 UtopiaRunout side A
Λ AMS-8245-B2 UtopiaRunout side B
AMS 8245-ALabel side A
AMS 8245-BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8245
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12064
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 012064-A M1 ·[Face with pointy ears] MR △ 26116Runout Side A
AM SP 012064-B M1· MR △ 26116XRunout Side B
SP-012064-ALabel Side A
SP-012064-BLabel Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12064
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · EMW pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMSP-012064-A ES1. (cat etching) EMWA runout
AMSP-012064-B ES1. (cat etching) EMWB runout
SP-012064-AA label
SP-012064-BB label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12064
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EMW AMSP-012064-A ES1. [etched cat face]Side A runout
EMW AMSP012064-B ES1. [etched cat face]Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records K-9015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.9239 / A&M Records AMS 12-9239First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9239 / CBS, Haarlem 19-9239First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | A&M Records AMS 9239First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9239First year7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 12.9239 / A&M Records AMS 12-9239First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMSX 8245First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMS 8245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-12064First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-12064First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-12064First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Animal Song3:28
- BSomeone's Changing3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Animal Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Animal Song are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Animal Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records AMSX 8245.
How do I tell if my copy of The Animal Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMSX 8245, AMS 8245, SP-12064, K-9015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMSX-8245-A2 ℧TOPIA and AMSX-8245-B2 ℧TOPIA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Animal Song 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.