Vinyl pressings
by Eurythmics · 1984
1984 (For The Love Of Big Brother) 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.
26 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 19 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.
V 1984 A-2U-1-1-Side A runout, variant 1
V 1984 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout, variant 1
V 1984 A-1U-1-2⇀ 1 8Side A runout, variant 2
V 1984 B-2U-1-1⇁Side B runout, variant 2
V 1984 B-1U-1-1-1(Side B runout
V 1984 BSide B label
ABL1-5349 A -1 I A3 JA A1BRunout side A, variant 1
ABL1-5349 B -2 I JA A4 A3ARunout side B, variant 1
ABL1-5349 A -1 I A2C JARunout side A, variant 2
ABL1-5349 B -1 I JA A1QRunout side B, variant 2
VL - 2318A SNB 230 EL CRSide A runout etched, CR stamped
VL - 2318B (2) SNB 230 EL CRSide B runout etched, CR stamped
SLF1 0119-A V-1984 SIDE ONE DBSide A runout etched
SLF1 ⊗0119-B V-1984 SIDE TWO DBSide B runout etched
V 1984 ASide A label
V 1984 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Starcall Victor SFL1 0119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 680First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 680First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70300 / Virgin 70 300First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin VG-50098 / Virgin 062-VG50098First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin V1984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | RCA Victor OBL 1-5349 / RCA ABLI-5349First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin V1984First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin OVED 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4695First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4695First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Philippines | RCA Victor XFPL1-1175First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Virgin 628105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | RCA BL 70609First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | UMC V6079 / Virgin V6079LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | UMC V6079 / Virgin V6079LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | RCA 19075826861LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | UMC V6079 / Virgin V6079LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Virgin V1984 / Virgin 206 680Album, LP | Album, LP |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor SFL1 0119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor SFL1 0119LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
41 vinyl pressings of 1984 (For The Love Of Big Brother) are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin V1984, released November 12, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V1984, ABL1-5349, VL 2318, SFL1 0119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 1984 A-2U-1-1- and V 1984 B-2U-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
