UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2610 A-1U-1-1 Bilbo Tapeoneside one stamped / etched
V 2610 B-1U-1-1 Bilbo Tape oneside two stamped / etched
Vinyl pressings
Earth Moving
by Mike Oldfield · 1989
18 pressings17 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Earth Moving was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Earth Moving
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 1-91270Virgin 91270-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
August 7, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V2610 ARunout (Etched) Side 1
V2610 BRunout (Etched) Side 2
V 2610ALabel Side 1
V 2610BLabel Side 2
Argentina
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 60009Virgin V 2610
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 066 427039 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
427039 1 01 ℗1989 200Side A runout
427039 2 01 ℗1989 200Side B runout
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2610
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VL-2610-A#3 [CR in circle]Runout side A
VL- 2610-B [CR in circle]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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | Virgin 60009 / Virgin V 2610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Virgin 066 427039 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VL 2610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 209 982First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 50461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 50461First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Israel | Virgin VL 2610First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin V2610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Portugal | Virgin 605533First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Korea | Virgin VKPL-0023 / Virgin V 2610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Virgin LL-209 982First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin V 2610First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Virgin 1-91270 / Virgin 91270-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Venezuela | Virgin VIRGIN 1585First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 11 1328-1 311 / Virgin 11 1328-1 311LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Holy4:37
- A2Hostage4:09
- A3Far Country4:25
- A4Innocent3:30
- A5Runaway Son4:05
- B1See The Light3:59
- B2Earth Moving4:03
- B3Blue Night3:47
- B4Nothing But / Bridge To Paradise8:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Earth Moving are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Earth Moving are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Earth Moving first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Argentina and more. One of them is Virgin V 2610.
How do I tell if my copy of Earth Moving is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2610, 1-91270, 60009, 066 427039 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2610 A-1U-1-1 Bilbo Tapeone and V 2610 B-1U-1-1 Bilbo Tape one. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Earth Moving 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.
