US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5907-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
5907-1-R-A-15Side A
5907-1-R-B-15Side B
5907-1-R-ASide A - Printed
5907-1-R-BSide B - Printed
Marc JordanTalking Through Pictures
Vinyl pressings
Talking Through Pictures
by Marc Jordan · 1987
11 pressings8 countriesSynth-popPower PopElectronicRock
Talking Through Pictures was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Talking Through Pictures
8 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5907-1-RRCA Victor 5907-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
IMP#1 5907-1-R-A-35 MI SFI SM3 MASTERDISKRunout side A, etched - Variant 1
IMP#1 5907-1-R-B-35 MI SFI SM 2 MASTERDISKRunout side B, etched - Variant 1
5907-1-R-A-2S EDP MI SFI SM2 MASTERDISKRunout side A, etched - Variant 2
5907-1-R-B-2S EDP MI SFI SM2Runout side B, etched - Variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5907-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5907-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 85 907
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B - 9202 A-1/8-87Runout side A stamped
DM B - 9202 B-1/8-87Runout side B stamped
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 85 907
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5907-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | RCA PL 85 907First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PL 85 907First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PL 85 907First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | South Africa | RCA RCAC 1073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5907-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5907-1-R / RCA Victor 5907-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5907-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1 6020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA RPL-8391LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRPR-134 / RCA 5907-1-RLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1This Independence5:25
- A2Kensington Garden1:14
- A3Catch The Moon4:48
- A4I Ching5:00
- A5Talking Through Pictures3:20
- B1Soldier Of Fortune4:48
- B2Seek And You Shall Find5:00
- B3Inside The Glass Bead4:39
- B4Human Race5:49
- B5I Was Your Fool4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talking Through Pictures are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Talking Through Pictures are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Talking Through Pictures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is RCA 5907-1-R.
How do I tell if my copy of Talking Through Pictures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5907-1-R, PL 85 907, RCAC 1073) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5907-1-R-A-15 and 5907-1-R-B-15. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talking Through Pictures 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.