UK
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- RAK SRAK 549RAK 0C 062-64 933
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRAK 549 A-1-1-1-Stamped, Runout Side A
SRAK 549 B-1-1-1-:Stamped, Runout Side B
NICKZEtched, Runout Sides A-B
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Vinyl pressings
Mystery
by Hot Chocolate · 1982
15 pressings12 countriesSynth-popDiscoSoulElectronic
Mystery 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 Mystery
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17077
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-17077-P-3x ─◁Etched on A Side Run Out Groove
ST-2-17077-P-4x ─◁Etched on B Side Run Out Groove
Hong Kong
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- RAK SRAK 549
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
August 1982- Label and catalog number
- RAK SRAK 549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRAK 549 A-1-1-1-IRLStamped, Runout Side A
SRAK 549 B-1-1-1-IRL:Stamped, Runout Side B
Philippines
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- RAK SRAK 549RAK 0C 062-64 933
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRAK 549 AStamped, Runout Side A
SRAK 549 BStamped, Runout Side B
NICKZEtched, Runout Sides A-B
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- RAK SRAK 549
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RAK SRAK 549First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | RAK SRAK 549First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Brazil | RAK 31C 064 64933First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | EMI America ST-17077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | RAK 1A 064-64933First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | RAK F 668 351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | RAK 1C 074-64174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RAK SRAK 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | RAK SRAKJ(L) 6040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | EMI America ST-17077First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Hong Kong | RAK SRAK 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Ireland | RAK SRAK 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | RAK SRAK 549 / RAK 0C 062-64 933First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Philippines | RAK SRAK 549 / RAK 0C 062-64 933First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | Axis AX.701259LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Girl Crazy
- A2Mystery
- A3Are You Getting Enough Happiness
- A4No Tears
- A5Chances
- B1It Started With A Kiss
- B2You'll Never Be So Wrong
- B3Emotion Explosion
- B4One Night's Not Enough
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystery are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mystery are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 1986.
When was Mystery first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Hong Kong, Ireland and more. One of them is RAK SRAK 549, released September 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystery is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRAK 549, ST-17077, 31C 064 64933, 1A 064-64933) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRAK 549 A-1-1-1- and SRAK 549 B-1-1-1-:. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystery 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.
