Netherlands
June 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6000 831
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6000 831 1W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06Runout side A
6000 831 2W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06Runout side B
6000 831. 1Label side A
6000 831. 2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Paperlate
by Genesis · 1982
26 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
Paperlate was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Paperlate
25 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 14 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Charisma JBGEN1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Charisma JBGEN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox · Green Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
JBGEN 1 A//1 ▽ 420 H 11 1 TOWN HOUSERunout side A, stamped
JBGEN 1 B//1 ▽ 420 H 11 3 TOWN HOUSERunout side B, stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-41618-2 SML-2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Etched Side A, except ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped, variant 1
ST-A-41619-1 SP 1-1Etched Side B, variant 1
ST-A-41618-2 0-1 SMI-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Etched Side A, except ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped, variant 2
ST-A-41619-1 0-1 SMI-2 SPEtched Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4053
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing, Picture sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-41618-2 SML-2 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Etched Side A, except ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped, variant 1
ST-A-41619-1 SP 1-1Etched Side B, variant 1
ST-A-41618-2 0-1 SMI-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Etched Side A, except ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K. stamped, variant 2
ST-A-41619-1 0-1 SMI-2 SPEtched Side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 442
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-PR-41618-SP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Vertigo 6000 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic KAT 4053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic KAT 4053First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic KAT 4053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Vertigo 6000 831First yearSingle, 45 RPM, 7" | Single, 45 RPM, 7" |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6000 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Vertigo 6000 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Vertigo 6000 831First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Vertigo F5-TGO 6000831.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Vertigo F5-TGO 6000831.5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Vertigo 60 00 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Vertigo 6000 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Vertigo 60 00 831First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Charisma JBGEN1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1982 | UK | Charisma JBGEN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- APaperlate3:17
- BYou Might Recall5:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Paperlate are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Paperlate are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Paperlate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Netherlands, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Vertigo 6000 831, released June 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Paperlate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6000 831, JBGEN1, JBGEN 1, 4053) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6000 831 1W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06 and 6000 831 2W 1 ℗ 1982 670 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Paperlate 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.
