Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Time Records TRD 1087
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Mike HammerDivine
Vinyl pressings
Divine
by Mike Hammer · 1988
13 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoHi NRGElectronic
Divine was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Divine
4 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Sweden
1988- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 8191
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BB 8191 A PS/CR Audiodisc 881125Runout side A, hand-etched
BB 8191 B PS/CR Audiodisc 881125Runout side B, hand-etched
Sweden
1988- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 7191
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Sweden
1988- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 8191
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Italy | Time Records TRD 1087First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8191First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7191First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 8191First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Italy | Time Records TRD 111912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Japan | Canyon International SSP-267", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Max Music MAX 32912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Loading Bay Records LBAY-312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Loading Bay Records LBAY-3R12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Loading Bay Records LBAY 3 / Loading Bay Records LBAY 3 R12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y039612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Canyon International C12Y039612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Italy | Time Oldies TRD 1087 / TRD 111912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADivine (Extended Version)6:10
- B1Divine (Radio Version)3:50
- B2Divine (Instrumental)1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Divine are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Divine are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1991.
When was Divine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Italy, Sweden. One of them is Time Records TRD 1087.
How do I tell if my copy of Divine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TRD 1087, BB 8191, BB 7191) 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 Divine 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.