UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12WIP 6640
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12WIP 6640-ALabel Side A
12WIP 6640-BLabel Side B
Gibson BrothersMetropolis
Vinyl pressings
Metropolis
by Gibson Brothers · 1980
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Metropolis was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Metropolis
11 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6640A-1U A 1 3 1
WIP 6640B-1U B 1 5 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6640A ̷B̷-1U A 4 1 1Side A, stamped runout, variant 1
WIP 6640B-1U B 2Side B, stamped runout, variant 1
WIP 6640A ̷B̷-1U A G 1Side A, stamped runout, variant 2
WIP 6640B-1U B 3Side B, stamped runout, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6640
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 103796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1980- Label and catalog number
- Biram 2141 303 1W
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Yellow
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RCA Victor 103796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2141 303 1WFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2141 303First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2141 303First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | Belgium | Biram 2103 320First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CNR 144.785First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MIS 2286First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records 12WIP 6640First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6640First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6640First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMetropolis (Long Version)
- BBecause I Love You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metropolis are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Metropolis are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Metropolis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Belgium, Netherlands and more. One of them is Island Records 12WIP 6640.
How do I tell if my copy of Metropolis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12WIP 6640, WIP 6640, 103796, 2141 303 1W) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12WIP 6640-A and 12WIP 6640-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metropolis 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.
