Australia
March 1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3404
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX 216869 BA 3404-1 DBSide A runout etched
MX 216870 BA 3404-2 DBSide B runout etched
MX216869Side A label
MX216870Side B label
Martin PlazaConcrete And Clay
Vinyl pressings
Concrete And Clay
by Martin Plaza · 1986
11 pressings4 countriesVocalPop
Concrete And Clay was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Concrete And Clay
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12189CBS ba12189
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX216905 BA12189-1 FEATURING - OWEN MOLO DBSide A runout etched
Δ 216906-C BA 12189-2Side B runout etched
MX216905Side A label
MX216906Side B label
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3404
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MX216869 BA 3404-1 DBRunout Side A (etched)
MX216870 BA 3404-2 DBRunout Side B (etched)
MX216869Label Side A
MX216870Label Side B
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MX216869Side A label
MX216870Side B label
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12189CBS ba12189
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 7274
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 12189 / CBS ba12189First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 12189 / CBS ba12189First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 7274First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Epic EPCA 12.7274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | CBS BA 12189First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | CBS BA 3404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic TA 7274First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic A 7274First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3404First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AConcrete And Clay2:46
- BNew Suit3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Concrete And Clay are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Concrete And Clay are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Concrete And Clay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Australia, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand. One of them is CBS BA 3404, released March 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Concrete And Clay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 3404, BA 12189, TA 7274, A 7274) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX 216869 BA 3404-1 DB and MX 216870 BA 3404-2 DB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Concrete And Clay 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.