UK
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MAINX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAINX 1 A//1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 3 POUNDA TA1PE UNCLE ERIC IS INNOCENTRunout side A
MAINX 1 B//1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 3 THAT'S ROUGH MAN!Runout side B
Mainframe5 Minutes
Vinyl pressings
5 Minutes
by Mainframe · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
5 Minutes was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 5 Minutes
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor MAIN 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MAIN 1 A//1 ∇ 420 T POUNDA TA1PE YOUR TIME IS UPA-side runout
MAIN 1 B//2 ∇ 420 T THAT'S JAZZ!B-side runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Boiling Point MAIN 1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Boiling Point MAINX 1 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 191-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 191-7
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 883 191-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 191-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor MAINX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 408-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 191-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor MAIN 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Boiling Point MAIN 1 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Boiling Point MAINX 1 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor MAINX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor MAINF 1 DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor MAINA 1 / Polydor 883 312-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor MAINF 1 / Polydor 883 312-112" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A5 Minutes7:01
- B1He Said It4:34
- B2Eric's Revenge2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 5 Minutes are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 5 Minutes are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was 5 Minutes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor MAINX 1, released July 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of 5 Minutes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAINX 1, MAIN 1, MAIN 1 DJ, MAINX 1 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAINX 1 A//1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 3 POUNDA TA1PE UNCLE ERIC IS INNOCENT and MAINX 1 B//1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 3 THAT'S ROUGH MAN!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 5 Minutes 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.