France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
90257 A 2 M3 353456Stamped on runout area side A
90257 M3 353360Stamped on runout area side B
Vinyl pressings
Andy
by Les Rita Mitsouko · 1986
26 pressings5 countriesPop RockFunkRockFunk / Soul
Andy 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 Andy
13 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 80253
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
M6 353363 2 8 0253 A 1Side A, runout, stamped
M6 353364 2 8 0253 11Side B, runout, stamped
80253 FACE A *Side A, label
80253 FACE 1 **Side B, label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90257
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
90257 A 2 M3 354550Stamped on runout area side A
90257 M3 353360Stamped on runout area side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90257
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-99394
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST-VR-53101-1 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC ST-VR-53094-1 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-VR-53101-SPA-Side Label
ST-VR-53094-SPB-Side Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-99394
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VDJ040First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VS1352First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 284 / Virgin 608 284-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 284 / Virgin 108 284-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 701 / Virgin 608 701-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 701 / Virgin 108 701-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 80253First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90257First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Not On Label 902577", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 162First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Virgin 7-99394First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Virgin 7-99394First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAndy5:15
- B1Un Soir Un Chien5:45
- B2Bad Days4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Andy are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Andy are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Andy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin 90257.
How do I tell if my copy of Andy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 90257, 80253, 7-99394, VS1352) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 90257 A 2 M3 353456 and 90257 M3 353360. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Andy 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.
