Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222891
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Down Under
by Men At Work · 1981
51 pressings16 countriesPop RockRockPop
Down Under was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Down Under
17 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222891
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX200764 BA222891·1 B̶A̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶2̶2̶8̶7̶6̶-̶A̶ 1 JVC/RLSide A runout
JVC/RL MX200765 BA222891-2 B̶A̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶2̶2̶8̶7̶6̶-̶B̶ 1Side B runout
MX200764Side A label
MX200765Side B label
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS SAMPLER 54
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MX200794 SAMPLER 54-1Runout side A
MX200795 SAMPLER 54-2Runout side B
MX200794Side A label
MX200795Side B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 10 1980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single · Blue
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1980Epic EPC A1980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · CBS Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EPC.A.1980 A2Hand Etched Runout, Side A (Variant 1)
EPC.A.1980 B2Hand Etched Runout, Side B (Variant 1)
EPC∙A∙ 1980 A4Hand Etched Runout, Side A (Variant 2)
EPC∙A∙ 1980 B4Hand Etched Runout, Side B (Variant 2)
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1980Epic EPC A1980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EPC.A.1980 A-1 AH DAMONTHand etched runout, side A - variant 1
EPC.A.1980 A-1 AZ DAMONTHand etched runout, side A - variant 2
EPC.A.1980 B-1 DAMONTHand etched runout, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SAMPLER 54First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1981 | Australia | CBS BA 222891First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Brazil | CBS 43539 / Discos CBS 43.539First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222 891First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Peru | CBS Columbia CSR-1227First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Portugal | CBS CBA A 2066First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPCA 10 1980First year7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1980First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1980 / Epic EPC A1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1980 / Epic EPC A1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1980 / Epic EPC A1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia 53-033037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia 53-03303 / Collectables 53-033037", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ADown Under
- BCrazy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down Under are there?
51 vinyl pressings of Down Under are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Down Under first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia, UK, US, Brazil and more. One of them is CBS BA 222891.
How do I tell if my copy of Down Under is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA 222891, SAMPLER 54, EPCA 10 1980, EPC A 1980) 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 Down Under 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.
