Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 242-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Level 42Children Say
Vinyl pressings
Children Say
by Level 42 · 1987
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Children Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Children Say
14 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 242-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
887 242-7 S 1 320Runout side A
887 242-7 S 2 320Runout side B
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 911Polydor 887 242-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
✱ POSP 911 A1 ✱ MT TOWNHOUSE 1 1A-side runout, etched/stamped
✱ POSP 911 B-1 ✱ MT TOWNHOUSE 1 1B-side runout, etched/stamped
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP 911Polydor 887 243-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Black vinyl
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP 911Polydor 887 243-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Clear vinyl
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 911Polydor 887 242-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
∗ POSPX-911 A-1 ∗ MT Town HouseRunout Side A variant 1
∗ POSPX-911 B-1 ∗Runout Side B variant 1
∗ POSPX-911 A-1 ∗ MT Town House ( 1 2 6 stamped )Runout Side A etched variant 2
∗ POSPX-911 B-1 ∗ ( 1 2 1 stamped )Runout Side B etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 242-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 242-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 242-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3794First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8440First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Polydor 887 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPX 911 / Polydor 887 242-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPX 911 / Polydor 887 242-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 911 / Polydor 887 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 887 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 911 / Polydor 887 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPP 911 / Polydor 887 243-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPP 911 / Polydor 887 243-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8440 / Polydor 887 242-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Polydor POSPX91112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Polydor POSPX 911 / Polydor 887 242-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Children Say (Extended Remix)5:38
- A2Starchild (Remix)3:25
- The Platinum Edition Megamix
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Children Say are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Children Say are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2020.
When was Children Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor 887 242-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Children Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 242-1, 887 242-7, POSP 911, POSPP 911) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Children Say 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.
