UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2355 A- 3U- 1-12 X1 DSide A runout, stamped (1 and 2 in "12 X" are overlayed)
V 23 55 B- 3U-1-1-̶̷1̶̷ DSide B runout, stamped
V2355ASide A label
V2355BSide B label
John FoxxIn Mysterious Ways
Vinyl pressings
In Mysterious Ways
by John Foxx · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
In Mysterious Ways 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 In Mysterious Ways
7 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Japan
November 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 25VB-1050
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 207 186-620Virgin 207 186
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70392
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6 350444Side A Runout machine stamped
M6 350445Side B Runout machine stamped
70392 A 1Side A Runout machine stamped
70392 B 1Side B Runout machine stamped
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VG 50137
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VG 50137 ARunout side 1, stamped
VG 50137 BRunout side 2, stamped
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V-2355-AA SIDE Label
V-2355-BB SIDE Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 207 186-620 / Virgin 207 186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 70392First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50137First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin V 2355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1050First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin V 2355 / Virgin OVED 189LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Japan | Virgin VJL-113LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Promo, Reissue · Promo, Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK | Metamatic META83LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Stars On Fire
- A2Lose All Sense Of Time
- A3Shine On
- A4Enter The Angel
- A5In Mysterious Ways
- B1What Kind Of Girl
- B2This Side Of Paradise
- B3Stepping Softly
- B4Enter The Angel II
- B5Morning Glory
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In Mysterious Ways are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In Mysterious Ways are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was In Mysterious Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin V 2355.
How do I tell if my copy of In Mysterious Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2355, 25VB-1050, 207 186-620, 70392) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2355 A- 3U- 1-12 X1 D and V 23 55 B- 3U-1-1-̶̷1̶̷ D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In Mysterious Ways 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.
