UK
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 83312 A-1U-1-1- (# unknown) STERLINGStamped, A
VS 833 - 12 A - 1Etched, A
VS 83312 B-1U-1- 1 (# unknown) STERLINGStamped, B
VS 833 - 12 B - 1Etched, B
Floy JoyWeak In The Presence Of Beauty
Vinyl pressings
Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
by Floy Joy · 1986
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Weak In The Presence Of Beauty 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 Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
15 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 833 A-1U-1-1-X1 STERLING VS 833 A-2Runout side A
VS 833 B-2U-1-1-X1 STERLINGRunout side B
VS 833aSide A label
VS 833bSide B label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833-12DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 833-ASide A runout
VS 833BSide B runout
VS 833 ASide A label
VS 833 BSide B label
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 833-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 833-12 ASide A Label
VS 833-12 BSide B Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 833First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 833First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 833-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VDJ023First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS 1300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS 1300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 602 088 / Virgin 602 088-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 013 / Virgin 108 013-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45180First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 833-12DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Virgin VS DJ 833First yearPromo, 7" · Promo | Promo, 7" · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 833-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AWeak In The Presence Of Beauty
- BYou And Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Weak In The Presence Of Beauty are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Weak In The Presence Of Beauty are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Weak In The Presence Of Beauty first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 833-12, released January 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Weak In The Presence Of Beauty is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 833-12, VS 833, VS 833-12DJ, VS 1300) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 83312 A-1U-1-1- (# unknown) STERLING and VS 833 - 12 A - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Weak In The Presence Of Beauty 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.