Vinyl pressings
by Eurythmics · 1984
Julia 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.
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
DM 107062 A-1/84S I IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107062 B-1/84S I IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107062 A-1/84S IRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107062 B-1/84S IRunout side B, variant 2
VS 734 A-2U-1-1-1Runout side A
VS 734 B-2U-1-1-7Runout side B
VS 734 A-1U-1-1-7Runout side A (Variant 1)
VS 734 B-1U-1-1-7Runout side B (Variant 1)
VS 734 A-1U-1-1-5Runout side A (Variant 2)
VS 734 B-1U-1-1-5Runout side B (Variant 2)
MR ∆ 109984 PB-14015 A3
MR ∆ 109984X PB-14015 B3
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 | Europe | Virgin 107 062 / Virgin 107 062-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 734First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 734First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | US | RCA PB-14015First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | RCA JB-14015 (PB-14015)First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | RCA JB-14015 / RCA PB-14015First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 63112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 6137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | RCA Victor PD-1401612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | RCA Victor JD-1401612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton SVIRG 89056 / Virgin VS 7347", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VSY734 / Virgin VSY 7347", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 734-1212", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 734-1212", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
15 vinyl pressings of Julia are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Ireland. One of them is Virgin 107 062.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 107 062, VS 734, PB-14015, JB-14015 (PB-14015)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 107062 A-1/84S I II and DM 107062 B-1/84S I II. 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.
