Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 570
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Å MX202822 V5570-1A runout
Å MX202823 V5570-2B runout
MX202822A label
MX202823B label
Vinyl pressings
Temptation
by Heaven 17 · 1982
33 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Temptation was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Temptation
3 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin B-105 275
- Format
- 7", Single
Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin B-105275
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Virgin VS 570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Virgin B-105275First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Virgin B-105 275First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 570-12 / Virgin VS 5701212", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 5707", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 5707", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 275 / Virgin 105 275-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 600 809 / Virgin 600 809-21312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 60080912", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 1052757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin 600 80912", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VINX 312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VIN 450687", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Virgin 105 275 / Virgin 105 275-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 570-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UK | Virgin12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2006 | Europe | Virgin VST 192412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Europe | Virgin 060253754080812", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Reissue, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ATemptation3:08
- BWe Live So Fast3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Temptation are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Temptation are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2013.
When was Temptation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Australia, Spain. One of them is Virgin VS 570.
How do I tell if my copy of Temptation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 570, B-105 275, B-105275) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Å MX202822 V5570-1 and Å MX202823 V5570-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Temptation 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.
