Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2091
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2091-A//58677-1A-side
MRCS 2091-B//58678-1B-side
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Vinyl pressings
Brick
by Fake · 1985
15 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Brick was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Brick
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 1291
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 12.6841CBS CBS A126841
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 14_126841_1A_1Stamped, A side runout
A 14_126841_1B_1Stamped, B side runout
14-126841-1Printed, A side label
14-126841-2Printed, B side label
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBSA 6841CBS CBS A6841
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-6841-1-A-1Runout side A
14-6841-1-B-1Runout side B
14-006841-1Label side A
14-006841-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5300
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX-5300/A etSide A
ZYX-5300/B etSide B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1179ZYX Records zyx rec 1179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 1179 A SSTRunout A, etched
ZYX 1179 B SSTRunout B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | CBS CBSA 12.6841 / CBS CBS A126841First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | CBS CBSA 6841 / CBS CBS A6841First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 5300First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | ZYX Records 1179 / ZYX Records zyx rec 1179First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1060 / Il Discotto Productions ART. 1060First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions NP 1060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1060 / Il Discotto Productions ART. 1060First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions NP 1060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions ART 1060 / Il Discotto Productions ART. 1060First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Il Discotto Productions NP 1060First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Gira ID M/311First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2091First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 1291First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Victoria VIC-28312", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Sonografica 600.00012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABrick3:36
- BAnother Brick2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brick are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Brick are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Brick first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Scandinavia, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Mega Records MRCS 2091.
How do I tell if my copy of Brick is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRCS 2091, MRCX 1291, CBSA 12.6841, CBSA 6841) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MRCS 2091-A//58677-1 and MRCS 2091-B//58678-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brick 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.