Denmark
1983- Label and catalog number
- Medley Records MDS 272
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MDS 272-A//54237-1Runout A side, stamped
MDS 272-B//54238-1Runout B side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
White Horse
by Laid Back · 1983
35 pressings12 countriesLeftfieldElectroDiscoElectronic
White Horse 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 White Horse
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Denmark
1983- Label and catalog number
- Medley Records Mdx 272Medley Records MdX 272
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MDX 272-A//54235-2Runout side A, stamped
MDX 272-B//54236-2Runout side B, stamped
UK
February 1983- Label and catalog number
- Creole Records CR 63
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 332-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Å MX209047 821 332-1-1Side 1 runout
Å MX209048 821 332-1-2Side 2 runout
MX209047Side 1 label
MX209048Side 2 label
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 332-7
- Format
- 7"
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 322-1
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Polydor 821 332-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Polydor 821 332-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Denmark | Medley Records MDS 272First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Denmark | Medley Records Mdx 272 / Medley Records MdX 272First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Polydor 821 322-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 821 332-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Sire 020178First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | CBS A 4324First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.4324First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Creole Records CR 63First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 332-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 236-7 / Metronome 821 236-7 ME7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 236-1 ME / Metronome 821 236-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 236-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 821 236-1 ME / Metronome 821 236-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | FX Records KRY-VV 812", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS A-43247", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhite Horse (US Edit)3:49
- BDon't Be Mean3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Horse are there?
35 vinyl pressings of White Horse are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was White Horse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Denmark, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Medley Records MDS 272.
How do I tell if my copy of White Horse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MDS 272, Mdx 272, CR 63, 821 332-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MDS 272-A//54237-1 and MDS 272-B//54238-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is White Horse 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.
