UK
June 1980- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 28
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LYN 8188-IS MAXHand-etched A side
LYN 8187-IS MAXHand-etched B side
Vinyl pressings
Komakino
by Joy Division · 1980
16 pressings3 countriesNew WavePost-PunkElectronicRock
Komakino was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Komakino
1 pressing came out in 1980, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Factory FAC 28First yearFlexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Factory (US) FAC 28Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Russia | буд кон Д60 5013Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 2002 | Russia | буд кон Д60 5441Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono |
| 2002 | Russia | буд кон Д60 5441Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5418Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5418Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5013Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5013Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono | Flexi-disc, 5½", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Mono, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Mono |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5441Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5441Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5441Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5418Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5418Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5418Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Colored vinyl |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Joy Division)Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AKomakino3:53
- B1Incubation2:51
- B2As You Said1:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Komakino are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Komakino are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 2002.
When was Komakino first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK. One of them is Factory FAC 28, released June 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Komakino is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAC 28) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LYN 8188-IS MAX and LYN 8187-IS MAX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Komakino 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.
