Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 952-213Virgin 611 952
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 611 952 ALabel, side A
S 611 952 BLabel, side B
Vinyl pressings
After The War
by Gary Moore · 1988
18 pressings7 countriesBlues RockArena RockRock
After The War was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 After The War
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 111 952Virgin 111 952-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DS 111952 A-1/11-88Run-out Side A
DS 111952 B-1/11-88Run-out Side B
S 111 952 ALabel Side A
S 111 952 BLabel Side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 611 952-213Virgin 611 952
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · 33 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM611952 A-1/11-88 IISide A
DM611952 B-1/11-88Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin GMSTW 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · With Woven Patch
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label GMST 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
GMST 1
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin GMS 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GMS 1ALabel Side A
GMS 1BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin GMS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin GMST 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 952-213 / Virgin 611 952First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 111 952 / Virgin 111 952-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 611 952-213 / Virgin 611 952First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin GMS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin SP-111 952First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin F-611 952First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin GMSTW 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Not On Label GMST 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin VJP-127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Japan | Virgin VJP-127", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | South Africa | Virgin VS 7587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin GMSG 1 / Virgin GMS 17", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin GMST 112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAfter The War4:04
- BThis Thing Called Love3:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of After The War are there?
18 vinyl pressings of After The War are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was After The War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is Virgin 611 952-213.
How do I tell if my copy of After The War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 952-213, 111 952, GMSTW 1, GMST 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S 611 952 A and S 611 952 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is After The War 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.
