Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Rockin' Horse Records ZT40524
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM B-3928 A-1/855 IRunout stamped side A
DM B-3928 B-1/855 IRunout stamped side B
Latin QuarterModern Times
Vinyl pressings
Modern Times
by Latin Quarter · 1985
14 pressings9 countriesNew WaveElectronicRockPop
Modern Times 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 Modern Times
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Rockin' Horse Records ZT40524First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Arista 1045697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-94977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Rockin' Horse Records ZB 40523 / Rockin' Horse Records ZB405237", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Arista 1045697", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 01.48.8000217", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 01.48.8000217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A-108.366 / Ariola Eurodisc S.A. A-108.3667", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista F-608.36645 RPM, Maxi-Single, 12" | 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RH 108 / Arista RH 1087", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHT 108 / Arista RHT 10812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Rockin' Horse Records RHTT 108 / Arista RHTT 108 A10", 45 RPM, Single | 10", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista ADP-945912", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-94977", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AModern Times
- BThin White Duke
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Modern Times are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Modern Times are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Modern Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany. One of them is Rockin' Horse Records ZT40524.
How do I tell if my copy of Modern Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT40524) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B-3928 A-1/855 I and DM B-3928 B-1/855 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Modern Times 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.
