Vinyl pressings
by Kissing The Pink · 1984
Radio On was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
12 KTP-6-A#2 JW CRSide A Runout, etched (CR is encircled and stamped)
12-KTP6-B #2 JW CRSide B Runout, etched (CR is encircled and stamped)
12KTP-6-ASide A label matrix
12KTP-6-BSide B label matrix
KTP-6-A (CR)Side A, etched runout
KTP-6-B (CR)Side B, etched runout
KTP 6 A1 Λ
KTP 6 B1 Ʊ Λ
KTP 6 A1 ΛSide A
KTP 6 B1 Ʊ ΛSide B
GRAMPIAN KTPP 6 A ƱTOPIAEtched, side A
ƱTOPIAEtched, side B
12 KTP · 6 A1 ƱTOPIA ARunout A side
12 · KTP- 6 - B2 ƱTOPIA ARunout B side
12 KTP 6 ALabel A side
12 KTP 6 BLabel B side
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Magnet K-9570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Magnet 12KTP 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Canada | Magnet KTP-6First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Magnet 881 451-1 / Magnet 881 451-1YFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Magnet M 7220First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet KTP 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet 12KTPP 6First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet 12KTP 6 / Magnet 12 KTP 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | MagnetFirst year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Magnet KTP 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Radio On are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Magnet 12KTP 6.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12KTP 6, KTP-6, KTP 6, 12KTPP 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 KTP-6-A#2 JW CR and 12-KTP6-B #2 JW CR. 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.
