Vinyl pressings
by Julian Cope · 1987
Trampolene 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.
24 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
IS 305 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, variant 1
IS 305 B-1U-1-1 (?) GSide B runout, variant 1
IS 305 A-1U-1-11 4 TY1Side A runout, variant 2
IS 305 B-1U-1-1-4 TY1Side B runout, variant 2
ISW 305 A-1U-1-1 - 1 TY1Side A runout - variant 1
ISW 305 B-1U-1-1 - T2 TY1Side B runout - variant 1
ISW 305 A-1U-1-1 - T2 TY1Side A runout - variant 2
ISW 305 B-1U-1-1 - T1 TY1Side B runout - variant 2
12IS 305A-1U-1-1-1U TY1Runout side A, variant 1
12IS 305 B-1U-1-1- TY1Runout side B, variant 1
12IS 305A-1U-1-1-X1 TY1Runout side A, variant 2
12IS 305 B-1U-1-1-3 TY1Runout side B, variant 2
12ISX 305 A-1U-1-1- TY1Runout side A, variant 1
12IS 305A-1U-1-2-4 TY1Runout side B, variant 1
12-ISX 305 A-1U-1-1-4 TY1Runout side A, variant 2
12IS 305A-1U-1-2- 4 TY1Runout side B, variant 2
IS 305 A-1U-1-1 1 1 3 TY1Runout side A, variant 1
IS 305 B-1U-1-1 1 X 1 TY1Runout side B, variant 1
IS 305 A-1U-1-1 1 2 1 TY1Runout side A, variant 2
IS 305 B-1U-1-2 1 15 TY1Runout side B, variant 2
12IS 305A-1U-1-1-6 TY1Side A runout, stamped
12IS 305 B-1U-1-1-1 TY1Side B runout, stamped
12 IS 305-ASide A label
12 IS 305-BSide B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Festival Records X 14495 / Island Records 12 ISX 305First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Island Records K-228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records 97058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 108 833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 608 833First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records IS 305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records IS 305First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records ISX 305First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records ISX 305First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | Peru | Island Records 0108833.2First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Peru | Island Records S-ISL 0108833.2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Island Records ISS 305 / Island Records IS 305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records A-108.833First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records F 608 833First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records A 108833 / Island Records A-108.833First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
24 vinyl pressings of Trampolene are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Island Records ISG 305.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ISG 305, ISW 305, 12 IS 305, 12 ISX 305) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS 305 A-1U-1-1 and IS 305 B-1U-1-1 (?) G. 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.
