Vinyl pressings
by Mike & The Mechanics · 1991
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.
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 11 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.
V2662 A-1U-1-1 STERLING VS 2662-A DMM DSide A runout variant 1
V2662 B-2U-1-1 VS 2662 B2 DMM STERLING DSide B runout
V2662 A-2U-1- VS 2662 A2 DMM STERLING DSide A runout variant 2
V2662 A-2U-1-2 D [stamped] VS 2662-A2 DMM STERLING [etched]Side A runout variant 3
V2662 AMatrix Side A
V2662 BMatrix Side B
V2662 A-1U-1-1Runout Side A
V2662 B-1U-1-1Runout Side B
103 211476 A-1 C
103 211476 B-1 C II
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | Virgin V 2662First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Colombia | EMI 11001373First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 211 476 / Virgin V2662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Greece | Virgin VG 50541First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin V2662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | Virgin 119 427128 1 / EMI 119 427128 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Portugal | Edisom 605588First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | South Korea | EMI (Korea) VKPL-0051First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin 211 476 / Virgin V2662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Zimbabwe | Virgin VNC 5195First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin 211 476 / Virgin V2662First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
12 vinyl pressings of Word Of Mouth are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Colombia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Virgin 211 476, released April 15, 1991.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 211 476, 11001373, VG 50541, V2662) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2662 A-1U-1-1 STERLING VS 2662-A DMM D and V2662 B-2U-1-1 VS 2662 B2 DMM STERLING D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
