Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 831 201-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
831 201 - 1 S 1 320Runout side A
831 201 - 1 S 2 320Runout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Contact
by Fancy · 1986
12 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Contact 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Contact
5 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Denmark
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRLP 3043 - A 60517Side A
MRLP 3043 - B 60517Side B
Philippines
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 831 201-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
831 201 - 1 S 1 320Runout Side A
831 201 - 1 S 2 320Runout Side B
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 831 201-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
831201-1-A1 31-10-86 METRONOME FANCY FCortezSide A runout
831201-1-B1 31-10-86 METRONOME FANCY FCortezSide B runout
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro MXLP-102
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Denmark | Mega Records MRLP 3043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 831 201-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Metronome 831 201-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Portugal | Metronome 831 201-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MXLP-102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX-LP-102 A+LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | PolyGram 831201-1 / Metronome 831201-1LP | LP |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Romania | Metro Records Romania VAL-0147LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN101LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN101BLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Estonia | Maschina LPMSCN101OLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Metronome 831 201-1LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Reaving Queen4:20
- A2I Don't Want To Go4:06
- A3Bolero (Hold Me In Your Arms Again)4:00
- A4Feedback, Feedback5:02
- A5Save The Moment4:17
- B1Lady Of Ice4:32
- B2Girl Don't Let Me Down4:18
- B3Latin Fire5:09
- B4After Midnight4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Contact are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Contact are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 2023.
When was Contact first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, Denmark, Philippines, Portugal and more. One of them is Metronome 831 201-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Contact is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 831 201-1, MRLP 3043, MXLP-102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 831 201 - 1 S 1 320 and 831 201 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Contact 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.
