UK
October 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 710Polydor 881434-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 710 A//1∇420R 11 6 ARUNRunout, side A
POSP 710 B//1∇420 R 11 9Runout, side B
Level 42The Chant Has Begun
Vinyl pressings
The Chant Has Begun
by Level 42 · 1984
16 pressings8 countriesJazz-FunkSynth-popFunk / SoulPop
The Chant Has Begun was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Chant Has Begun
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPA710Polydor POSPA 710
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
POSPA 710 A //1 ▽420 R 1 1 1Runout, A-side, stamped
POSPA 710 B //1 ▽420 R 1 1 1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 710Polydor pospx710
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 710 A // 1 R 1 1 9Runout, side A, stamped variant 1
POSPX 710 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 6 1Runout, side B, stamped variant 1
POSPX 710 A // 1 R 1 1 5Runout, side A, stamped variant 2
POSPX 710 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 1Runout, side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 710Polydor LEVEL 710
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Cassette
- Runout / matrix
POSP 710 A//1∇420R 11 6 ARUNRunout, side A
POSP 710 B//1∇420 R 11 9Runout, side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPA 710
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 710-DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Polydor 881434-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 434-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 434-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 881 569-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 434-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 434-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 881 434-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1984 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8416First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPA710 / Polydor POSPA 710First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 710 / Polydor pospx710First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPX 710-DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 710 / Polydor LEVEL 710First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Cassette | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Cassette |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSPA 710First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Polydor POSP 710 / Polydor 881434-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Chant Has Begun (Edited Version)
- BAlmost There (Edited Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chant Has Begun are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Chant Has Begun are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Chant Has Begun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 710, released October 26, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chant Has Begun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 710, POSPA710, POSPX 710, POSPA 710) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 710 A//1∇420R 11 6 ARUN and POSP 710 B//1∇420 R 11 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chant Has Begun 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.
