Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 105.784
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
105.784 ASide A label
105.784 BSide B label
Kid Creole And The CoconutsSomething's Wrong In Paradise
Vinyl pressings
Something's Wrong In Paradise
by Kid Creole And The Coconuts · 1983
20 pressings12 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Something's Wrong In Paradise 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Something's Wrong In Paradise
18 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 11 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12IS 130ZE Records 12IS 130
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12IS 130/A 8/31/83A Side Runout Groove, Hand Etched
12 IS 130 A-1U-1-1- STERLINGA Side Runout Groove, Printed
12IS 130 /B2 8/31/83B Side Runout Groove, Hand Etched
12 IS 130 B-1U-1-1- STERLINGA Side Runout Groove, Printed
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 130ZE Records IS 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IS 130 A-1U-1-2 10 STERLING Ⓗ ARunout, A-side (Variant 1)
IS 130 B-1U-1-2 10 STERLING Ⓗ BRunout, B-side (Variant 1)
IS 130 A-1U-1-1 1 STERLING Ⓗ AStamped/Etched Runout, A-side (Variant 2)
IS 130 B-1U-1-1 -1 STERLING Ⓗ BStamped/Etched Runout, B-side (Variant 2)
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ISP 130
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
SRT gB IS 130 A DJ GRAEMERunout, side A
SRT gB IS 130 B DJRunout, side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12ISX 130ZE Records 12ISX 130
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 I SX 130 A 3U-1-1-1 ⚾ STERLING 9.1.83-ARunout Side A, Stamped And Etched
12 I SX 130 B 4U-1-1-2 STERLING ⚾ 9.1.83-ARunout Side B, Stamped And Etched
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- ZE Records K 9233Island Records IS 130
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MX-61363Side A label
MX-61364Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | ZE Records K 9233 / Island Records IS 130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | Europe | Island Records 105 784-100 / Island Records 105 784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Island Records 814 403-7 / ZE Records 814 403-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Island Records 814 403-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Island Records 600 991-213First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Island Records IS 130First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Italy | Island Records IS 130 / ZE Records IS 130First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Italy | ZE Records WIPX 896First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Island Records 105.784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | ZE Records K 9233First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Island Records IS-130 / ZE Records IS-130First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Island Records F-600.981First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Island Records B 105784First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Island Records B 105784First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Island Records 12IS 130 / ZE Records 12IS 130First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | ZE Records K-92337", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThere's Something Wrong In Paradise3:22
- BFireside Story Fireside Chat4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Something's Wrong In Paradise are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Something's Wrong In Paradise are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Something's Wrong In Paradise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 105.784.
How do I tell if my copy of Something's Wrong In Paradise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 105.784, 12IS 130, IS 130, ISP 130) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 105.784 A and 105.784 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Something's Wrong In Paradise 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.
