UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 212Mercury 884 472-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 212 A//1▽420 HRunout side A
MER 212 B//1▽420 HRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Honeythief
by Hipsway · 1986
37 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Honeythief was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 The Honeythief
37 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERXD 212
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MERX 212 A // 2 ∇ 420 H 1 1Side A
MERX 212 B // 2 ∇ 420 H 1 1Side B
MERXR 212 A // 1 ∇ 420 H 11 1 TOWNHOUSESide C
MERXR -̶2̶3̶2̶-̶ 212 B // 1 ∇ 420 H 11 2Side D
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 212
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MERX 212 A//2 ▼420 H 1 1Stamped side A
MERX 212 B // 1 ▼420 H 1 1Stamped side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERDP 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 212 A // 2 ∇ 420 HSide A runout, stamped
MER 212 B // 2 ∇ 420 HSide B runout, stamped
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERXDJ 212
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 884 632-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 884 632-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2386First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 213First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 884 472-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 884 472-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 884 472-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 884 472-1QFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury MERX 212First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 884 472-7QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Mercury 884 472-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Mercury 884 472-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 632-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 632-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Honeythief (Extended Version)4:07
- B1The Honeythief (7" Version)3:09
- B2Wild Sorrow4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Honeythief are there?
37 vinyl pressings of The Honeythief are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was The Honeythief first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australasia and more. One of them is Mercury MER 212.
How do I tell if my copy of The Honeythief is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 212, MERXD 212, MERX 212, MERDP 212) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 212 A//1▽420 H and MER 212 B//1▽420 H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Honeythief 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.
