Vinyl pressings
by John Foxx · 1983
Endlessly was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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.
VSD 543 A4A-Side runout, variant 1
VSD 543 B2B-Side runout, variant 1
VSD 543 C2C-Side runout, variant 1
VSD 543 D1D-Side runout, variant 1
VS 543-12 - A2 TOWN HOUSEA side, Variant 1
VS 543-12 - B2 TOWN HOUSEB side, Variant 1
VS 543-12 - A2 TOWN HOUSE AA side, Variant 2
VS 543-12 - B2 TOWN HOUSE QB side, Variant 2
VS 54312 A-1-1-1⇀5Side A runout, stamped
VS 54312 B-1-1-1⇀Side B runout, stamped
VS 543 A-1-1-1-X1Runout A side - stamped - variant 1
VS 543 B-1-1-1-2Runout B side - stamped - variant 1
VS 543 A-1-1-1 -7Runout A side - stamped - variant 2
VS 543 B-1-1-1 -X1Runout B side - stamped - variant 2
VS 543 A-1-1-1-X1Runout A side - stamped
VS 543 B-1-1-1-2Runout B side - stamped
VSY-513-A TOWNHOUSE ORLAKERunout C side
VSY-513-B TOWNHOUSE ORLAKERunout D side
VS 543-12 - A1
VS 543-12 - B1
TOWN HOUSE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VSD 543First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 543 / Virgin VSD 543First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin VS 543-12 / Virgin VS54312First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 105 748 / Virgin 105 748 - 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 105981 / Metal Beat 105981First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 105981 / Metal Beat 1059817", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1983 | France | Virgin 600.937 / Virgin 600 937First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Virgin VINX 16First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-1722First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Virgin VIPX 1722First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 543-12First year12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 543 / Virgin VSY 513First year7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | Canada | Metal Beat DJM 121 / Virgin DJM 121First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin VS 543 / Virgin VSD 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
17 vinyl pressings of Endlessly are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VS 543, released June 17, 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 543, VS 543-12, 105 748, 105981) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSD 543 A4 and VSD 543 B2. 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.
