Vinyl pressings
by Heaven 17 · 1985
..(And That's No Lie) 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.
17 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
VS 740 A-2U-1-1- X 1A-side, stamped, variant 1
VS 740 B-2U-1-1- X 1B-side, stamped, variant 1
VS 740 A-2U-1-1- X 1A-side, stamped, variant 2
VS 740 B-1U-1-1- X 1B-side, stamped, variant 2
VS 74013 A-2U-1-1-Side A variant 1
VS 74013 B-2U-1-1-Side B variant 1
VS 74013 A-1U-1-1- [treble clef]Side A runout variant 2
VS 74013 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout variant 2
VS 74012 A-2U-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped
VS 74012 B-1U-1-1-1Side B runout, stamped
VS 74012 A-2U-1-1-Run-out side A, variant 1
VS 74012 B-2U-1-1-X1Run-out side B, variant 1
VS 74012 A-1U-1-1- X 1 𝄞Run-out side A, variant 2
VS 74012 B-2U-1-1- 1Run-out side B, variant 2
VS 74012 A-2U-1-1- [treble clef]Side A runout
VS 74012 B-2U-1-1- [treble clef]Side B runout
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 | Australia | Virgin VS 740-12 / Virgin VS 74012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 740First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 740First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 74012First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 639 / Virgin 601 639-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 085-100 / B.E.F. 107 085First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80160First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90174 / Virgin 90 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 740First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 740-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 740-12First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 740✵12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 740-12First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 740✵1312", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VSD 740 / Virgin VS 740First year7", Single, 7", Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 7", Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
18 vinyl pressings of ..(And That's No Lie) are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 740, released January 7, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 740, VS 740✵13, VS 740-12, VS 740✵12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 740 A-2U-1-1- X 1 and VS 740 B-2U-1-1- X 1. 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.
