Vinyl pressings
by Eurythmics · 1986
The Miracle Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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.
DA 9 A1 timtom P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶A̶1̶ DRunout A-side, variant 1
DA 9 B1 TY P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶B̶1̶ DRunout B-side, variant 1
DA 9 A1 timtom Λ P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶A̶1̶Runout A-side, variant 2
DA 9 B1 TY Λ P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶B̶1̶Runout B-side, variant 2
DAT 9 A1 Λ O timtomSide A stamped/etched runout, variant 1
DAT 9 A1 Λ TYSide B stamped/etched runout, variant 1
DAT 9 A1 D 3 timtom ̶P̶T̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶ ̶2̶2̶ ̶A̶1̶Side A stamped/etched runout, variant 2
DAT 9 A1 C TY ̶ P̶T̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶ ̶2̶2̶ ̶B̶1̶Side B stamped/etched runout, variant 2
DA 9 P A KAYSide A
DA 9 P B KAYSide A
PT 41022 A1 timtomSide A runout
PT 41022 B1Side B runout
DAT 9A1
DAT 9B1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | RCA Victor 104621First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA 104621First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS 359First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA PB-41021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA PB-41021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT41022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB41021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT41022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB41021First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA Victor PB 41021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA PT-41022First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | RCA DA9PFirst year7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1986 | UK | Not On Label (Eurythmics) DAT 9 DJ (PT 41022)First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 41022First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | Ireland | RCA DA 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 14663Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
25 vinyl pressings of The Miracle Of Love are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Ireland, Portugal, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA DA 9, released November 17, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA 9, DAT9, DA9P, PT 41022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DA 9 A1 timtom P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶A̶1̶ D and DA 9 B1 TY P̶B̶ ̶4̶1̶0̶2̶1̶ ̶B̶1̶ D. 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.
