UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1345
- Format
- 12", Single
Mike & The MechanicsWord Of Mouth
Vinyl pressings
Word Of Mouth
by Mike & The Mechanics · 1991
14 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Word Of Mouth was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Word Of Mouth
14 pressings came out in 1991, 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1345Virgin 114 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1345 A-2U-1-1 Q 1 DRunout, A-side, stamped
VS 1345 B-1U-1-1 Q 1 DRunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1345
- Format
- 7", Single · Black Paper Labels
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1345Virgin VS 1345
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
[Stamped]VST 1345 A-1U-1-2 [Etched]VS 1345 A-1 DMM [Stamped]D [Etched]STERLING
[Stamped] VST 1345 B-2U-1- [Etched]VS 1345 B-2 DMM [Stamped]D [Etched]STERLING
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1345Virgin 114 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Labels, glossy card sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 1345 A-2U-1-1 Q 1 DRunout, A-side, stamped
VS 1345 B-1U-1-1 Q 1 DRunout, B-side, stamped
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1345Virgin 114 164
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1345First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1345First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 164First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 164 / Virgin VS 1345First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin VST 1345 / Virgin 614 164First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VS 1345First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VST 1345First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Mexico | Virgin 700 1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1345First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1345 / Virgin 114 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1345First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VST 1345 / Virgin VS 1345First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1345 / Virgin 114 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VS 1345 / Virgin 114 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
Tracklist
- AWord Of Mouth
- BLet's Pretend It Didn't Happen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Word Of Mouth are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Word Of Mouth are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Word Of Mouth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1345.
How do I tell if my copy of Word Of Mouth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1345, VS 1345, 614 164, 114 164) 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 Word Of Mouth 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.
