UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records MIRF 1007
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIRF 1007 A//1∇ 420 T POUNDA TA1PEA-side runout
MIRF 1007 B//1∇ 420 TB-side runout
MIRF 1007 A*A-side label
MIRF 1007 B*B-side label
Intimate StrangersCharm
Vinyl pressings
Charm
by Intimate Strangers · 1986
11 pressings9 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicPop
Charm 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Charm
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 5734
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRS 5303 AM4.. S-I ◈-P-◈Runout area side A
IRS 5304 AM4.. ◈-P-◈Runout area side B
IRS 5303Label side A
IRS 5304Label side B
Greece
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ILP 26731
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
24_26731_ARunout side 1, stamped
24_26731_BRunout side 2, stamped
HP-GREECERunouts, both sides, etched
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ELPS 4518
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 144.935
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IRS - 5303Label Side A
IRS - 5304Label Side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 5734
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IRS. 5734-A CR IRS 5303 AM1.Side A
IRS 5734-B CR IRS 5304 AM2..Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ELPS 4518First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Epic 144.935First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS 5734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILP 26731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 28AP 3226First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 28AP 3226First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 28AP 3226First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Illegal Records ILP 26731First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records MIRF 1007First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS 5734First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | I.R.S. Records ILP 26731First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Let Go3:47
- A2In The Wilderness3:40
- A3Flame On3:48
- A4Deliverance4:04
- A5Child Of The Dust6:04
- B1Struck By Lightning5:59
- B2My Brilliant Career3:59
- B3Raise The Dragon4:10
- B4The Blue Hour3:48
- B5What Are You Waiting For?4:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charm are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Charm are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Charm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Greece, Australia and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records MIRF 1007.
How do I tell if my copy of Charm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MIRF 1007, IRS 5734, ILP 26731, ELPS 4518) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MIRF 1007 A//1∇ 420 T POUNDA TA1PE and MIRF 1007 B//1∇ 420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charm 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.