Vinyl pressings
by Japan · 1984
Exorcising Ghosts 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.
12 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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.
VGD 3510 A-1U-1-1-Runout A-side, stamped, var. 1
VGD 3510 B-1U-1-1-Runout B-side, stamped, var. 1
VGD 3510 C-2U-1-1-Runout C-side, stamped, var. 1
VGD 3510 D-1U-1-1-Runout D-side, stamped, var. 1
DM 302498 A-1/84 S IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 302498 B-1/84 S IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 302499 A-1/84 S IIRunout side C, variant 1
DM 302499 B-1/84 S IIRunout side D, variant 1
VG 3510 ASide A
VG 3510 BSide B
VGD 3510 CSide C
VGD 3510 DSide D
CP VGD 3510 A-2U-1-1-A-side, stamped
CP VGD 3510 B-2U-1-1-B-side, stamped
VGD 3510 C-2U-1- CPC-side, stamped
CP VGD 3510 D-2U-1-D-side, stamped
VGD 3510 ASide 1
VGD 3510 BSide 2
VGD 3510 CSide 3
VGD 3510 DSide 4
20VB-1015Side A & B catalogue #
20VB-1016Side C & D catalogue #
VGD-3510-1 1S2Side A runout, variant 1
VGD-3510-2 1S 5Side B runout, variant 1
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 | Virgin VMD2259 / Virgin VMD 2259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VMD2259 / Virgin VMD 2259First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 60029 / Virgin 60 029First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VGD 3510 / Virgin VGD3510First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin XD 302500First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 302 500 / Virgin 302 500-370First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin 062-VGD 3510 / Virgin VGD 3510First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VGD 3510First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VGD 3510First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VGD 3510First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin 20VB-1015·16 / Virgin VGD-3510First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin 20VB-1015·16 / Virgin VGD-3510First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VGD 3510LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VGD 3510LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VGD 3510LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Unknown | Virgin EMI Records ARHSDLP009LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Transcription · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Transcription · Test pressing |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Virgin EMI Records ARHSDLP009 / UMC ARHSDLP009LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VGD 3510LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Virgin VGD 3510LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
22 vinyl pressings of Exorcising Ghosts are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Greece, Ireland and more. One of them is Virgin VGD 3510, released November 26, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VGD 3510, 302 500, 062-VGD 3510, 20VB-1015·16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VGD 3510 A-1U-1-1- and VGD 3510 B-1U-1-1-. 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.
