Canada
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S-75153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S-75153-A DM-3Runout Side A etched
S-75153-B DM-3Runout Side B etched
STERLINGRunout Side A,B stamped
Vinyl pressings
Thin Red Line
by Glass Tiger · 1986
19 pressings10 countriesPop RockAORRockPop
Thin Red Line 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 Thin Red Line
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Canada
July 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-72996
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
72996-A DM-6
72996-B DM-12
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records S-75153
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(75153-A)Side A, label
(75153-B)Side B, label
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 291
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO 293
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12MT 11
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Manhattan Records ED 211First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records MH1791First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH 1791First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Manhattan Records ED 211First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 291First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 293First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Capitol Records S-75153First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1332 7 / Manhattan Records 006-20 1332 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A K060-20 1648 6 / Manhattan Records 20 1648 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Capitol Records CP 659First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Manhattan Records JCL 2013327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records 12MT 11First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Manhattan Records MT 11First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | EMI 1A K060-20 1648 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Manhattan Records SPRO-9664 / Manhattan Records SPRO-9668First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThin Red Line (Really Red Mix)5:35
- B1Thin Red Line (Rather Red Mix)6:10
- B2Thin Red Line4:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thin Red Line are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Thin Red Line are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Thin Red Line first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Canada, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records S-75153, released July 21, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Thin Red Line is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S-75153, B-72996, SPRO 291, SPRO 293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-75153-A DM-3 and S-75153-B DM-3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thin Red Line 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.
