Vinyl pressings
by Godley & Creme · 1985
Cry was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
48 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 15 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.
POSPA 732 A // 1 ∇ 420 T 1 11 JAVariant 1 runout side A
POSPX 732 B // 2 ∇ 420 S 11 2 MEL/ctsVariant 1 runout side B
POSPA 732 ̶̷X̶̷X̶̷ A // 1 ∇ 420 T 11 1 JAVariant 2 runout side A
POSPX 732 B // 2 ∇ 420 S 11 2 MEL/ctsVariant 2 runout side B
POSP+P+732+A JA ORLAKESide A, etched runout
POSP+P+732+B JA ORLAKESide B, etched runout
POSPX 732 A // 4 ∇ 420 T 1 1 JASide A runout, variant 1
POSPX 732 B // 1 ∇ 420 S 1 1 MEL/ctsSide B runout, variant 1
POSPX 732 A // 4 ∇ 420 T 1 1 2 JASide A runout, variant 2
POSPX 732 B // 1 ∇ 420 S 1 1 1 MEL/ctsSide B runout, variant 2
POSP 732 A // 1 ▽ 420 T JASide A: stamped/etched - variant 1
POSP 732 B // 2 ▽ 420 S MEL/ctsSide B: stamped/etched - variant 1
POSP 732 A // 1 ▽ 420 T JASide A: stamped/etched - variant 2
POSP 732 B // 1 ▽ 420 S MEL/ctsSide B: stamped/etched - variant 2
POSP732 A //2 ▽ 420 W 1 *PHIL 5A-side runout, stamped
POSP732 B // 2 ▽ 420 W 1 4B-side runout, stamped
POSPX 732 A // 2 ∇ 420 V 1Runout, A-side, stamped
POSPX 732 B // 2 ∇ 420 W 2Runout, B-side, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 881 888-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 881 786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLSXC 107First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor DJP 167First year33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler, 12" · Promo | 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Sampler, 12" · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLS 107First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor DJP 160First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Polydor 881 786-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1985 | Europe | Polydor 881 786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Polydor 881 786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 786-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 881 786-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 881 786-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 881 786-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
48 vinyl pressings of Cry are listed here, from 15 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor POSPA 732.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPA 732, POSPP 732, POSPX 732, POSP 732) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPA 732 A // 1 ∇ 420 T 1 11 JA and POSPX 732 B // 2 ∇ 420 S 11 2 MEL/cts. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
