France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 12 RIA 4Rialto 2812 091
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Gene FarrowUnique Mystique
Vinyl pressings
Unique Mystique
by Gene Farrow · 1981
11 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Unique Mystique was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Unique Mystique
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 12 RIA 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 2002 126
- Format
- 7"
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto RIA 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto RIA 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Rialto DS 12084
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Rialto RIA 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | Rialto DS 12084First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Rialto 12 RIA 4 / Rialto 2812 091First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Rialto 12 RIA 4First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Rialto 2002 126First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Germany | Rialto 2002 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Rialto 4540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | Rialto RIA 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Rialto 21 41 506First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Rialto RIA 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Rialto 20 02 1267", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AUnique Mystique3:10
- BUnique Mystique (Instrumental)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Unique Mystique are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Unique Mystique are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Unique Mystique first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Rialto 12 RIA 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Unique Mystique is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 RIA 4, 2002 126, RIA 4, DS 12084) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Unique Mystique 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.