Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hotsound Records 8606
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8606 A 12C1 K.G.Runout side A
8606 B 12C1 K.G.Runout side B
LaserdanceHumanoid Invasion
Vinyl pressings
Humanoid Invasion
by Laserdance · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesEuro-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
Humanoid Invasion was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Humanoid Invasion
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hotsound Records 8608Hotsound Records 8606
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8608 A 17C1 K.G.Runout side A
8608 B 17C1 K.G.Runout side B
8608ACenter label side A
8608BCenter label side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 5479ZYX Records ZYX 5479
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Beige Labels
- Runout / matrix
RM - ZYX 5479-A SSTRunout side A
RM - Zyx 5448·A = 5479 B SSTRunout side B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5448
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 5448 A SSTA-Side
ZYX 5448 B SSTB-Side
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZYX 1226-A2 SSTSide A
ZYX 1226-B2 SSTSide B
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5479
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Green Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 5479 / ZYX Records ZYX 5479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5448First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 1226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | ZYX Records 5479 / ZYX Records ZYX 5479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | Maxi MX-0148-5 / Mastered Records And Tapes MX-0148-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Hotsound Records 8606First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Hotsound Records 8608 / Hotsound Records 8606First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1006-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1141-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AHumanoid Invasion (Dance Mix)7:12
- BHumanoid Invasion (Space Mix)6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Humanoid Invasion are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Humanoid Invasion are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.
When was Humanoid Invasion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Netherlands, Germany, Mexico. One of them is Hotsound Records 8606.
How do I tell if my copy of Humanoid Invasion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8606, 8608, 5479, ZYX 5448) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8606 A 12C1 K.G. and 8606 B 12C1 K.G.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Humanoid Invasion 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.