UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 731-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Mike OldfieldÉtude (Theme From The Killing Fields)
Vinyl pressings
Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields)
by Mike Oldfield · 1984
16 pressings9 countriesArt RockElectronicRock
Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields)
14 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 731 A-2U - 1-1--1Runout (Stamped) Side A
VS 731 B-1U - 1-1←1Runout (Stamped) Side B
VS 731-ALabel Side A
VS 731-BLabel Side B
Europe
November 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 610Virgin 601 610-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601610 A - 1/84S IIRunout side A
DM 601610 B - 1/84S IIRunout side B
S 601 610 ALabel side A
S 601 610 BLabel side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 106 980Virgin 106 980-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 106980 A-2/84S I I IIRunout A, variant 1
DM 106980 B-1/84S I I IIRunout B, variant 1
DM 106980 A-2/84S I I IIRunout A, variant 2
DM 10980 B-1/84S I IRunout B, variant 2
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 80155
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 80155 A M6 347980 2Runout side A, etched/stamped
Ʈ 80155 B M6 347981 2Runout side B, etched/stamped
Ireland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 731
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 731 A-2U - 1 - CPRunout Side A
VS 731 B-1U - 1 - CPRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 731 / Virgin VS 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 980 / Virgin 106 980-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 80155First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin SA 1032First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45127 / Virgin Vin 45127First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VINX 74First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1008First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A - 106980 / Virgin A-106.980First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-106.980First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 731-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 731First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 610 / Virgin 601 610-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Argentina | Virgin S-04717", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VS 7317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AÉtude (Theme From "The Killing Fields")3:04
- BEvacuation4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Virgin VS 731-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 731-12, VS 731, 601 610, 106 980) 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 Étude (Theme From The Killing Fields) 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.
