UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTG 18
- Format
- 12" · Gatefold
Hue & CryOrdinary Angel
Vinyl pressings
Ordinary Angel
by Hue & Cry · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesSoulElectronicFunk / SoulPop
Ordinary Angel 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 Ordinary Angel
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Circa YRT 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 18
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 18 A-1U-1-1Runout stamped side A
YR 18 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
YR 18-ALabel side A
YR 18-BLabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRG 18Circa YR 18
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 18 A-1U-1-1Side A runout
YR 18 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
YR 18-ASide A label
YR 18-BSide B label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 18
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Circa 111853 / Virgin 111853First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 611 853First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Circa VIN 45291 / Virgin VIN 45291First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Circa VINX 226First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRTG 18First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRT 18First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YR 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRG 18 / Circa YR 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YR 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRT 18First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Circa YRG 18 / Circa YR 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOrdinary Angel4:10
- BI Am John's Heart3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ordinary Angel are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ordinary Angel are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Ordinary Angel first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Germany, Italy. One of them is Circa YRTG 18.
How do I tell if my copy of Ordinary Angel is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YRTG 18, YRT 18, YR 18, YRG 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ordinary Angel 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.
