Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3019
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MRLP 3019-A // 586 57-2Stamped
MRLP 3019-B // 586 58-2Stamped
Vinyl pressings
Caught By Surprise
by Laban · 1985
19 pressings14 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Caught By Surprise was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Caught By Surprise
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3019
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MRLP 3019-A // 586 57-2 4 1 1Runout side A, variant 1
MRLP 3019-B // 586 58-2 2 1Runout side B, variant 1
MRLP 3019-A//58657-2 17 1Runout side A, variant 2
MRLP 3019-B//58658-2 2 1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Critique CR 10500
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- P.G. Records PGA 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
△ MX 211905 PGA 1002-1Side A runout hand etched
△ MX 211906 PGA 1002-2Side B runout hand etched
MX211905Side A label
MX211906Side B label
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box SMB 40307Music-Box M.BOX 40307
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
40307 A FStamped
40307 B FStamped
Hong Kong
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP 3019
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | P.G. Records PGA 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40307 / Music-Box M.BOX 40307First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Hong Kong | Mega Records MRLP 3019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | PolyGram MRLP 3019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3019LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3019First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Critique CR 10500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | USA & Canada | Critique CR 10500First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Gresham Records DGR 1093LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-652 (F)LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Zafiro ZL-652LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Critique CR 10500LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Sonografica 40.061 / Sonografica MRLP 3019LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Brazil | Mega Records 320.7011 / Comercial Fonográfica Rge Ltda. 320.7011LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Love In Siberia3:40
- A2Donna Donna3:06
- A3Now And Forever3:18
- A4Let Me Know3:40
- A5It's A Fantasy2:52
- B1Caught By Surprise3:42
- B2Ca-Me-Camera3:24
- B3Gimme Your Name, Gimme Your Number2:54
- B4Ch-Ch-Cherrie3:17
- B5Radio3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caught By Surprise are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Caught By Surprise are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Caught By Surprise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Scandinavia, US, Australia, Greece and more. One of them is Mega Records MRLP 3019.
How do I tell if my copy of Caught By Surprise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRLP 3019, CR 10500, PGA 1002, SMB 40307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MRLP 3019-A // 586 57-2 and MRLP 3019-B // 586 58-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caught By Surprise 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.