Vinyl pressings
by Hollywood Beyond · 1986
What's The Colour Of Money ? 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.
28 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-Axx B ERunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-BxRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-Axxx 16Runout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-Bxx -BE- 3Runout side B, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248662-7-ARunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248662-7-BRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248662-7-Ax DRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248662-7-Bx DRunout side B, variant 2
YZ 76 A // 1▽420 V 1 1 1Side A, runout, stamped
YZ 76 B // 1▽420 V 1 1Side B, runout, stamped
YZ 76T A1 MW 2 0 ASide A, '2 0 A' rotated 90 degrees, variant 1
YZ 76T B1 1 0 DSide B, '1 0 D' rotated 90 degrees, variant 1
YZ 76T A1 1 0 C MWSide A, '1 0 C' rotated 90 degrees, variant 2
YZ·76-T- B1 8 BSide B, '8 B' rotated 90 degrees, variant 2
YZ 76T A1 15 AA side runout
YZ 76T-B1 2 DB side runout
YZ 76 A// 1▽420 V
YZ 76 B// 1▽420 V
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | WEA 7-248662First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | WEA 0-248655First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 655-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | WEA 248 662-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | WEA 248655-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Greece | WEA 248655First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1986 | Ireland | WEA YZ 76First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | WEA 24 8662-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | WEA 24 8655-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | WEA P-2315First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS-096First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1986 | South Africa | WEA WIS 637First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | WEA 248 662-7 / WEA 248 662-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | WEA 248655-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | WEA YZ 76 / WEA 248662-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
28 vinyl pressings of What's The Colour Of Money ? are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is WEA 248 655-0.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 248 655-0, 248 662-7, YZ 76, YZ 76T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-Axx B E and R/S Alsdorf 248655-0-Bx. 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.
