UK
September 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mute STUMM 8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JA TAPE ONE STUMM 8 A1 99Runout side A
JA TAPE ONE [flag] STUMM 8 B1 99Runout side B
Fad GadgetUnder The Flag
Vinyl pressings
Under The Flag
by Fad Gadget · 1982
11 pressings7 countriesElectroSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
Under The Flag 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 Under The Flag
10 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
September 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mute STUMM 8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JA TAPE ONE STUMM 8 A1 99Runout side A
JA TAPE ONE [flag] STUMM 8 B1 99Runout side B
Greece
September 1, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Mute Mute 4504
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MU 4504A MT410 1569Runout side One
MU 4504B MT410 1569Runout side Two
Mute 4504 S 1Label, side One
Mute 4504 S 2Label, side Two
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Abstract Records AB 400Mute AB 400
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Abstract Records AB 400
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AB 400 A P(?)Side A runout, etched
AB 400 B P(?)Side B runout, etched
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mute 540042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
540042 A MPPVSide A, Etched (MPPV stamped)
540042 B MPPVSide B, Etched (MPPV stamped)
(540042 A)Label side A
(540042 B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Abstract Records AB 400 / Mute AB 400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Abstract Records AB 400First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | France | Mute 540042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Intercord INT 146.805 / Mute Stumm 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Intercord INT 146.805 / Mute STUMM 8LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS ASF 2816First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7394First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7394First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Greece | Mute Mute 4504First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Mute STUMM 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Mute STUMM 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Under The Flag I3:05
- A2Scapegoat2:50
- A3Love Parasite5:25
- A4Plainsong3:51
- A5Wheels Of Fortune4:54
- B1Life On The Line IV3:53
- B2The Sheep Look Up3:37
- B3Cipher5:38
- B4For Whom The Bells Toll5:13
- B5Under The Flag II2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Under The Flag are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Under The Flag are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Under The Flag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Greece, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mute STUMM 8, released September 1, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Under The Flag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STUMM 8, Mute 4504, AB 400, 540042) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JA TAPE ONE STUMM 8 A1 99 and JA TAPE ONE [flag] STUMM 8 B1 99. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Under The Flag 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.
