Vinyl pressings
by Ian McCulloch · 1984
September Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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.
KOW 40-A RAYS MT. DAMONT JSide A runout
KOW 40-B RAYS MT - DAMONT FSide B runout
KOW 40 A*Side A label
KOW 40 B*Side B label
KOV-40T-A. MT1 DAMONTSide A runout, variant 1
KOV-40T-B. MT1 DAMONTSide B runout, variant 1
KOW-40T-A. MT.1 DAMONTSide A runout, variant 2
KOW-40T-B. MT.1 DAMONTSide B runout, variant 2
KOW-40L . A-1 ★MT★A Side
KOW-40L · B-1 ★MT★AA Side
KOW 40 A // 1∇420 V 1 1 4Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
KOW 40 B // 1∇420 V 1 1 4Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
KOW 40 A // 1∇420 V 1 1 5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
KOW 40 B // 1∇420 V 1 1 4Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
KOW 40T A// 1 ▽ 420V 11 5Runout side A
KOW 40T B// 1 ▽ 420V 11 1Runout side B
KOW 40 (T) A*Label side A
KOW 40 (T) B*Label side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 91960First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Europe | Korova KOW 40T / Korova 249196-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Korova 249 196-7 / WEA 249 196-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Italy | Korova 24 9196-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 0249196First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 7249196 / Korova 7249196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 40 T / WEA 249196-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 40L / Korova 249190-7First year10", Single, 78 RPM, 45 RPM | 10", Single, 78 RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 40 / Korova 249196-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 40 T / WEA 249196-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 40 / Korova 249196-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
11 vinyl pressings of September Song are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Canada, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Korova KOW 40, released November 13, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOW 40, KOW 40 T, KOW 40L, 24 91960) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOW 40-A RAYS MT. DAMONT J and KOW 40-B RAYS MT - DAMONT F. 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.
