France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 640 192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLY. 640192 ̷B̷ ARunout side A
BLY. 640192 ̷A̷ BRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Work Rest & Play
by Madness · 1979
26 pressings10 countriesSkaPop
Work Rest & Play was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Work Rest & Play
4 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 640 192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 640 192 A MPOA-Side runout
BLY 640 192 B MPOA-Side runout
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records 640 192
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLY 640132 B A XEtched, Side A
BLY 640132 X BEtched, Side B
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Stiff Records ZPGSF 33402
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Stiff Records 640 192First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Stiff Records 640 192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Stiff Records 640 192First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Stiff Records ZPGSF 33402First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Stiff Records K78687", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
| 1980 | Belgium | Stiff Records 640 194 / Stiff Records 640.1947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.12 777 / Stiff Records 6.12777 AC7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Stiff Records 6.12777 / Stiff Records BUY 717", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Italy | Stiff Records ZPGSF 3340212", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Stiff Records BUY 717", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Portugal | Stiff Records BUY 71 NP7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Portugal | Stiff Records BUY 71 NP7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | Spain | Stiff Records MO 19417", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", EP, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1980 | Spain | Stiff Records MO 19417", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 717", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1980 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 717", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | Stiff Records BUY-JB 717", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1980 | UK | Stiff Records BUY-DJ 717", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Stiff Records BUY 717", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT430DSV7", Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 7", Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2020 | Europe | BMG BMGCAT430DSV7", Record Store Day, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Record Store Day, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Night Boat To Cairo
- A2Deceives The Eye
- B1The Young And The Old
- B2Don't Quote Me On That
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Work Rest & Play are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Work Rest & Play are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 2020.
When was Work Rest & Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Italy. One of them is Stiff Records 640 192.
How do I tell if my copy of Work Rest & Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 640 192, ZPGSF 33402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLY. 640192 ̷B̷ A and BLY. 640192 ̷A̷ B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Work Rest & Play 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.
