US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash SR 207
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Gravity Talks
by Green On Red · 1983
16 pressings10 countriesAlternative RockJangle PopRock
Gravity Talks was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Gravity Talks
6 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash 1-23964
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A: 1-23964 -A5R2 1-4A Side Runout Variant 1 Etched
Side B: 1-23964 -B5R2 1-1B Side Runout Variant 1 Etched
1-23964-ASH1 O B-18487-SH1 SLM △5157 1-1A Side Runout Variant 2 Etched
1-23964-B-SH3 O B-18488-SH3 SLM △5157-X 1-1B Side Runout Variant 2 Etched
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash SR 207
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash 1-23964
- Format
- LP, Album · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1-23964-ASR2 1-4 [SRC logo]Side A runout
1-23964-BSR2 1-1 [SRC logo]Side B runout
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash SR 207
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
S - 2 SR 207 A1 RW A PORKY PRIME CUT.Hand-etched runout side A
S - 3 SR 207 B RW A PORKY PRIME CUT.Hand-etched runout side B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Slash 92 39641Warner Bros. Records 92 39641
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
92 39641-ASide A runout, etched
9̶0̶ ̶3̶9̶6̶4̶1̶ ̶B̶ 92 39641 B QuSide B runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Slash 92 39641 / Warner Bros. Records 92 39641First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Slash SR 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Slash SR 207First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Slash 1-23964First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Slash SR 207First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Slash 1-23964First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Slash 70262LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin VG 50071 / Slash 062-VG 50071LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Slash 25RTL-19 / Rough Trade 25RTL-19LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Slash 25RTL-19 / Rough Trade 25RTL-19LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Slash 1-23964 / Planet Records 1-23964LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Big Time BT 7021LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Slash SR 207LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | Spain | London Records 828 036-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 828 036-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Gravity Talks
- A2Old Chief
- A35 Easy Pieces
- A4Deliverance
- A5Over My Head
- A6Snake Bit
- B1Blue Parade
- B2That's What You're Here For
- B3Brave Generation
- B4Abigail's Ghost
- B5Cheap Wine
- B6Narcolepsy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gravity Talks are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Gravity Talks are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was Gravity Talks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Slash SR 207.
How do I tell if my copy of Gravity Talks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 207, 1-23964, 92 39641) 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 Gravity Talks 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.
