US
1986- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ 926
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DJ-926-A COMMUNICATE - ASide A runout
DJ-926-B COMMUNICATE - BSide B runout
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Vinyl pressings
Communicate
by Full House · 1986
13 pressings6 countriesGarage HouseElectronic
Communicate 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 Communicate
2 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- D.J. International Records DJ 926
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | D.J. International Records DJ 926First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | D.J. International Records DJ 926First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651038 612" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Epic FULL T112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Epic XPR 154612", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic FULL T112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 49 0684212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-072167", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-072167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651038 612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | BCM Records D.J. 12-1012-4012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Btech 12 TEK 312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Sweden | Btech 12 TEK 312", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
Tracklist
- ACommunicate (A.T. & T. Mix)8:00
- B1Communicate (Sprint Appella)3:47
- B2Communicate (Bell Mix)5:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Communicate are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Communicate are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Communicate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is D.J. International Records DJ 926.
How do I tell if my copy of Communicate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJ 926) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DJ-926-A COMMUNICATE - A and DJ-926-B COMMUNICATE - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Communicate 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.