UK
October 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Cherry Red B-RED 63
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BRED 63 ASide A, etched
BRED 63 B ƱTOPIASide B, etched
FeltThe Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories
Vinyl pressings
The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories
by Felt · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesIndie RockRockPop
The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories
3 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 3 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.
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70295
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
70 29 5 A 2 M6 348016 2Side A, Stamped
70 29 5 B 2 M6 348017 2Side B, Stamped
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Cherry Red RED 68
- 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70295First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Cherry Red RED 68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Cherry Red B-RED 63First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Cherry Red B-RED 63LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35132-25LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35132-25LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Greece | Cherry Red RED 68 / Cherry Red B RED 68LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Cherry Red FLT182LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | UK | Cherry Red FLT182 / Cherry Red FLT 182LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2018 | UK | Cherry Red FLX182CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Remastered, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Roman Litter3:30
- A2Sempiternal Darkness2:16
- A3Spanish House4:30
- A4Imprint1:48
- A5Sunlight Bathed The Golden Glow2:53
- B1Vasco Da Gama3:35
- B2Crucifix Heaven3:40
- B3Dismantled King Is Off The Throne2:50
- B4Crystal Ball2:56
- B5Whirlpool Vision Of Shame3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 2018.
When was The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Greece. One of them is Cherry Red B-RED 63, released October 26, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-RED 63, 70295, RED 68) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRED 63 A and BRED 63 B ƱTOPIA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories 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.