US
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7-99448
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Julian CopeEve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin'
Vinyl pressings
Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin'
by Julian Cope · 1987
13 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockNew WaveArt RockRock
Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin'
13 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISX 318Island Records 12ISX 318
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 ISX 318 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
12 ISX 318 B-1U-1- 1- TY1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
12 ISX 318 A-1U-1-2-1 TY1Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
12 ISX 318 B-1U-1- 1- X1 TY1Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 318Island Records 12IS 318
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 318 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A, variant 1
12 IS 318 B-1U-1--1 : T-5 TY1Runout side B, variant 1
:12 IS 318 A-1U-1-1 1 TY1Runout side A, variant 2
12 IS 318 B-1U-1-1 T1. TY1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 318 A-1U-1- 1 1 1 TY1Runout side A, variant 1
IS 318 B-1U-1- 2 1 TY1Runout side B, variant 1
IS 318 A-1U-1- 1 ⇀ X 1 TY1Runout side A, variant 2
IS 318 B-1U-1-3 ⇀ 1 TY1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISX 318Island Records 12ISX 318
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Free Giant Poster
- Runout / matrix
12 ISX 318 A-1U-1- 1 TY1Runout A
12 ISX 318 B-1U-1- 1 TY1Runout B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 318 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 IS DJ 318 A-1U-1-1-2 TY1Side A runout, stamped
12 IS DJ 318 B-1U-1-1 1 TY1Side B runout, stamped
12 IS 318 DJ-ASide A label
12 IS 318 DJ-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Ariola 609 003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Island Records IS 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 ISX 318 / Island Records 12ISX 318First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 318 / Island Records 12IS 318First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 318 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 ISX 318 / Island Records 12ISX 318First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1987 | US | Island Records 7-99448First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records K-260First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Island Records 7-99448First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Polystar R15D-2076 / Island Records R15D-2076First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Polystar R15D-2076 / Island Records R15D-2076First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Eve's Volcano (Covered In Sin)3:50
- A2Almost Beautiful Child (I & II)5:23
- B1Pulsar N.X.2:54
- B2Shot Down3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Japan and more. One of them is Island Records 7-99448, released April 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-99448, 12 ISX 318, 12 IS 318, IS 318) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eve's Volcano 'Covered In Sin' 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.
