UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 24T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LEFT-24-T-A +̶B̶ PAG ADRENALIN-Runout etched side A
LEFT-24-T-B1 PAG ADRENALIN-Runout etched side B
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Vinyl pressings
Stay Away
by Hotline · 1988
14 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Stay Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Stay Away
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 24
- Format
- 7"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT 24/T
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records 104930
- Format
- 7", Single
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records TDS 488
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
LEFT 24T ASide A label
LEFT 24T BSide B label
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King 80390Virgin 80390
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Possum Records 104930First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 488First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | Rhythm King 80390 / Virgin 80390First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | France | Rhythm King 90448First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 24TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Rhythm King LEFT 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Rhythm King LEFTX 24First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 12075First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso Torso 70075First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 12075First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 24TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 24First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | UK | Rhythm King LEFT 24/TFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Rhythm King LEFT24TPSingle Sided, 12" | Single Sided, 12" |
Tracklist
- AStay Away
- BDon't Want You Back (Dub Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay Away are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Stay Away are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Stay Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australasia, Australia, France and more. One of them is Rhythm King LEFT 24T.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEFT 24T, LEFT 24, LEFT 24/T, 104930) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LEFT-24-T-A +̶B̶ PAG ADRENALIN- and LEFT-24-T-B1 PAG ADRENALIN-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stay Away 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.