UK
May 4, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Envelope sleeve
- Runout / matrix
GUN 1 A1A Side
GUN 1 B1B Side
Gung~hoPlay To Win
Vinyl pressings
Play To Win
by Gung~ho · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesLeftfieldSynth-popElectronic
Play To Win was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Play To Win
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUNG 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUN 1DMagnet Records Ltd. GUN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
UK
May 4, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
GUN 1 A1A Side
GUN 1 B1B Side
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Magnet GUNG 1
- Format
- 12", White Label, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Magnet 609 127First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Magnet 109 127First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | Magnet 711.009 / Magnet 711009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Magnet ZB 41383First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Magnet ZB 41383First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Magnet MAGS 1561First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUNG 1First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUNG 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUN 1D / Magnet Records Ltd. GUN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Magnet GUN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APlay To Win (The Extended Version)6:10
- BIke Gung-Ho (The Extended Version)6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play To Win are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Play To Win are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Play To Win first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, France, Italy and more. One of them is Magnet GUN 1, released May 4, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Play To Win is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GUN 1, GUNG 1, GUN 1D, 609 127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GUN 1 A1 and GUN 1 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play To Win 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.