Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Label Du Bon Independant 106 473
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
MaeganDoctor's Orders
Vinyl pressings
Doctor's Orders
by Maegan · 1984
12 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Doctor's Orders 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 Doctor's Orders
12 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
- Savoir Faire Records FAIT 007
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
FAIT-007-A 1 DAMONT tone MT.1Runout etched side A
FAIT-007-B1 1 DAMONT MT.1Runout etched side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Savoir Faire Records FAIS 007
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50019
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NP-50019-A MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Jr [smiley face]Runout side A
NP-50019-B MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Jr [smiley face]Runout side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50019P
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NP-50019-A MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Jr [smiley face]Runout side A
NP-50019-B MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbie Jr [smiley face]Runout side B
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS 217
- Format
- 12", 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 217First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Label Du Bon Independant 106 473First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Ariola 601 307First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Germany | Label Du Bon Independant 601 307First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 308446First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Break Records 8446First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 624-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 881 624-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Savoir Faire Records FAIT 007First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Savoir Faire Records FAIS 007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50019PFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP 50019First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADoctor's Orders4:00
- B1Don't Sing1:57
- B2Surgical Love2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Doctor's Orders are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Doctor's Orders are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Doctor's Orders first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Label Du Bon Independant 106 473.
How do I tell if my copy of Doctor's Orders is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 106 473, FAIT 007, FAIS 007, NP 50019) 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 Doctor's Orders 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.