UK
September 9, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEGA 68
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BEGA-68-A2 DAMONT 1 MTSide A, runout
BEGA.68.B3 DAMONT 1 *MT*Side B, runout
Vinyl pressings
Artificial Intelligence
by John Cale · 1985
21 pressings11 countriesArt RockExperimentalSynth-popElectronic
Artificial Intelligence was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Artificial Intelligence
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEGA 68
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BEGA-68-A1 1 Mt Pounda Tape Damont BSide A runout
BEGA-68-B1 1 Mt DamontSide B runout
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- PVC Records PVC 8947Beggars Banquet PVC 8947
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PVC8947A HuB STERLING
PVC8947B HuB STERLING
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEGA 68
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BEGA-68A SnB 230 EL CRSide A runout etched, CR stamped
BEGA-68B SnB 230 EL CRSide B runout etched, CR stamped
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet 827 615-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
229 827615 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
229 827615 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
827 615-11Label side A
827 615 -12Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Fünfundvierzig 4516
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
669291F-A2-CRunout Side A
669291F-B1-CRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Beggars Banquet 827 615-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Fünfundvierzig 4516First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | Ariola 207 097 / Ariola 207097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Beggars Banquet 58033First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Beggars Banquet 58033First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Israel | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Beggars Banquet SNIR 25114 / Dischi Ricordi S.p.A. SNIR 25114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Beggars Banquet SNIR 25114LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68 / Beggars Banquet bega 68First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Victoria VLP-150 / Victoria E-30.881First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEGA 68LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | PVC Records PVC 8947 / Beggars Banquet PVC 8947First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | UK | Beggars Banquet BBL 68LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Every Time The Dogs Bark4:14
- A2Dying On The Vine5:15
- A3The Sleeper5:49
- A4Vigilante Lover4:26
- A5Chinese Takeaway (Hong Kong 1997) (Medley)3:42
- B1Song Of The Valley5:01
- B2Fadeaway Tomorrow3:23
- B3Black Rose4:55
- B4Satellite Walk4:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Artificial Intelligence are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Artificial Intelligence are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 1996.
When was Artificial Intelligence first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, France and more. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEGA 68, released September 9, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Artificial Intelligence is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEGA 68, PVC 8947, 827 615-1, 4516) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BEGA-68-A2 DAMONT 1 MT and BEGA.68.B3 DAMONT 1 *MT*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Artificial Intelligence 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.
