Vinyl pressings
by Heaven 17 · 1983
Crushed By The Wheels Of Industry 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.
24 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
VS 628 A-2U-1-|-CSide A, runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 628 B-1U-1-|-2Side B, runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 628 A-1U-1-1- 17Side A, runout, stamped, variant 2
VS 628 B-2U-1-1- 9Side B, runout, stamped, variant 2
VS 628 A-1U-1- 1 - 18Runout A, stamped, variant 1
VS 628 B-1U-1- 2 - 4Runout B, stamped, variant 1
VS 628 A-2U-1-1-1-CRunout A, stamped, variant 2
VS 628 B-1U-1-1-2Runout B, stamped, variant 2
VS 628 A-2U-1-1-1Runout side A, stamped
VS 628 B-2U-1-1 - 1Runout side B, stamped
VS 628 ALabel side A
VS 628 BLabel side B
VS 62812 A-1U-1-1-5Side A - Runout, variant 1
VS 62812-B-2U-1-1-1Side B - Runout, variant 1
VS 62812 A-1U-1-1-14Side A - Runout, variant 2
VS 62812-B-2U-1-1-11Side B - Runout, variant 2
VSY 628-APrinted on side A
VSY 628-BPrinted on side B
TOWN HOUSE SRT VSY 628 A JBRunout side A
TOWN HOUSE SRT VSY 628 B JB 5Runout side B
VS 628 12 A-2U-1-1-1Side A runout, Variant 1
VS 62812-B-1U-1-1-4Side B runout, Variant 1
VS 62812-A-1U-1-1-1 2Side A runout, Variant 2
VS 62812 B-2U-1-1-1 1Side B runout, Variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 628-12 / Virgin VS 62812First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 628-12 / Virgin VS 62812First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1167First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 774 / Virgin 105 774-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 600 976-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 774 / DEP International 105 774First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Finland | Virgin VS 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin 600 976 / Virgin 600 976-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Virgin VS 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VINX 24First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 628/12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 628First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
24 vinyl pressings of Crushed By The Wheels Of Industry are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 628, released September 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 628, VS 628-12, VSY 628, AS 1-9096) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 628 A-2U-1-|-C and VS 628 B-1U-1-|-2. 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.
