UK
October 1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 18
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT-18-A1 ✱ CUTTER MAXA-Side runout, etched
PWLT-18-B1 ✱ MAXB-Side runout, etched
PWLT 18 A*Label, A-side
PWLT 18 B*Label, B-side
Mandy SmithVictim Of Pleasure
Vinyl pressings
Victim Of Pleasure
by Mandy Smith · 1988
19 pressings9 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronicPop
Victim Of Pleasure was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Victim Of Pleasure
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 18
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PWL-18-A¹ ✶CUTTER MAX.Runout etched side A
PWL-18-B¹ ✶ MAX.Runout etched side B
PWL 18 A*Label side A
PWL 18 B*Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 18
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LMD 607PWL Records LMD 607
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX251301Side A label
MX251302Side B label
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records LS 2037Liberation Records LS 2037
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records ZB42275
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD 607 / PWL Records LMD 607First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | PWL Records LS 2037 / Liberation Records LS 2037First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | PWL Records ZB42275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.20924 / PWL Empire 247 640-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.15134 / PWL Records 6.15134 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Records ZT 42276 / PWL Records ZT42276First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | PWL Empire 6.15134 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Italy | CGD INT 15383First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | CGD INT 10816 / PWL Records IN 10816First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | PWL Records PWS 212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Sanni Records PWLT 18First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | PWL Records PWL 18First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | PWL Records PWLT 18First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | PWL Records PWLT 18First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 6440012" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Victim Of Pleasure (Daize On Nights Mix)5:00
- A2Mandy's Theme (I Just Can't Wait) (Part One)4:20
- B1Say It's Love (Love House) (Xtra Beat This Mix)6:30
- B2Mandy's Theme (I Just Can't Wait) (Part Two)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victim Of Pleasure are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Victim Of Pleasure are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Victim Of Pleasure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is PWL Records PWLT 18, released October 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Victim Of Pleasure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 18, PWL 18, LMD 607, LS 2037) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWLT-18-A1 ✱ CUTTER MAX and PWLT-18-B1 ✱ MAX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Victim Of Pleasure 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.
