Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Black Stations / White Stations (Extended Dance Version)
by M + M · 1983
25 pressings12 countriesNew WavePop RockElectronicRock
Black Stations was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Black Stations
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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.
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA 104265
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | RCA 104265First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor 1042657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-21412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Current WASH-4 / Current WASH412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Current WAKE-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | RCA DC 6147012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PC 10008 / RCA Victor PC 1000812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | RCA PB 507917", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 38247", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 38247", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | RCA TEC 14712", Maxi-Single, Single | 12", Maxi-Single, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA PB-38247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA Victor RCA 4267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | RCA RCAT-42612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ABlack Stations / White Stations (Extended Dance Remix)6:23
- BBlack Stations / White Stations (Instrumental Remix)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Stations are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Black Stations are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Black Stations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia & New Zealand, New Zealand. One of them is RCA Victor 104265.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Stations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 104265) 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 Black Stations 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.