Vinyl pressings
by Kim Carnes · 1982
Voyeur was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
30 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 20 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.
M3 340132 86585 A 21 JCPRunout side A - variant 1
M3 340133 86585 B 21 BRunout side B - variant 1
M3 340132 86585 A 21G JCPRunout side A - variant 2
M3 340133 86585 B 21 BRunout side V - variant 2
M3 340132 86585 A 21Runout side A
M3 340133 86585 B 21Runout side B
B-8127 S45 - 500851-Z3 TML-S #1 0Run-out A, etched (ᴛᴍʟ-s 0 stamps)
B-8127 S45-500833-Z3 TML-M #2 0Run-out B, etched (ᴛᴍʟ-ᴍ 0 stamps)
500851Label A
500833Label B
EA 143 A-1-1-1-5Runout side A, variant 1
EA 143 B-1-1-1-5Runout side B, variant 1
B-8127 545-500851-Z3 TML-SA runout, variant 1
B-8127 545-500833-Z3 TML-MB runout, variant 1
8127 S45-500851-Z5 TMLX #4 ─◁A runout, variant 2
8127 S45-500833-Z5 TMLX ─◁B runout, variant 2
S45-500851-Z1 TML-M ✲ 8127Side A Runout
S45-500833-Z2 TML-M ✲ 8127Side B Runout
500851Side A Label
500833Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | EMI America DIF 205First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI America AMI-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | EMI America AMI-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Brazil | EMI America 31C 006 86585First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Canada | EMI America B-8127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ecuador | EMI America 109-0059First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI America 1A 006-86585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | EMI America 2C008 86585 / EMI America 2C 008-86.585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | EMI America 2C008 86585 / EMI America 2C 008-86.585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | EMI America 1C K 052-86 585First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Guatemala | EMI America 8127, B-8127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | EMI America EA 143First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | EMI America 3C 006-86585First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Japan | EMI America EYS-17272First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | EMI America 8710 / EMI America 33C 006-86585First year7", Single | 7", Single |
30 vinyl pressings of Voyeur are listed here, from 20 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, US, UK, Argentina and more. One of them is EMI America 2C008 86585.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C008 86585, B-8127, EA143, P-B-8127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3 340132 86585 A 21 JCP and M3 340133 86585 B 21 B. 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.
