Vinyl pressings
by Heaven 17 · 1987
Trouble 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.
16 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.
VS 920 A-1U - 1 - 2- X 1 D TOWNHOUSESide A, runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 920 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1 D TOWNHOUSESide B, runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 920 A-1U -1- 2 - 3 D TOWNHOUSESide A, runout, stamped, variant 2
VS 920 B-1U-1-1- X1 TOWNHOUSE DSide B, runout, stamped, variant 2
D VSD 92012 A-1U-1-1-1Run-out side A. variant 1
D VSD 92012 B-2U-1-2Run-out side B, variant 1
D VSD 92012 C-1 U-1-1-1Run-out side C, variant 1
D VSD 92012 D-1 U+1-1-Run-out side D, variant 1
VSD 92012 A-1U-1-1-1 DRunout, side A
VSD 92012 B-2U-1-1-1 - DRunout, side B
TOWNHOUSE VS 920 A-1U-1- 2 1 8Side A, "TOWNHOUSE" hand etched, the rest machine stamped
(DMM) TOWNHOUSE VS 920 B-1U-1-2 1 4Side B, "(DMM)" and "TOWNHOUSE" hand etched, the rest machine stamped
VS 92012 A-1U-1-1-1Runout side A, stamped
VS 92012 B-1U-1-1-Runout side B, stamped
VS 92012 A-1U-1-1-x1 D DMM TOWNHOUSERunout, side A
VS 92012 B-1U-1-1- DMM TOWNHOUSE DRunout, side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 920-12 / Virgin VS 92012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 920First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 608 759 / Virgin 608 759-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 108 759 / Virgin 108 759-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VINX 154First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VSD 920-12First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VSD 920-12 (DJ)First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 920-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 920First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 920-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 920-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Virgin DMD 1049 / Virgin 7 96766-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Virgin DMD 1049 / Virgin 7 96766-0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Virgin 0-96766First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Virgin 0-96766 / Virgin 7 96766-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
16 vinyl pressings of Trouble are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 920, released January 5, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 920, VSD 920-12, VS 920-12, VSD 920-12 (DJ)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 920 A-1U - 1 - 2- X 1 D TOWNHOUSE and VS 920 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1 D TOWNHOUSE. 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.
