UK
September 18, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS1214
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
VS 1214 A-1U-1-Q2 JASide A
VS 1214 B-1U-1-Q2Side B
Vinyl pressings
Innocent
by Mike Oldfield · 1989
17 pressings5 countriesSoft RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Innocent 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 Innocent
16 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1214
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VST 1214 A-1U-1-1Runout, A-side, stamped
JARunout, A-side, etched
VST 1214 B-1U-1-1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1214
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
Italy
June 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIN 45307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VIN 45307-ALabel Side A
VIN 45307-BLabel Side B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 112 383Virgin 112 383-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS112383 A-2/6-89 IVRunout side A, variant 1
DS112383 B-1/6-89 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DS112383 A-3/10-89Runout Side A, variant 2
DS112383 B-1/6-89 IIRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 612 383-213Virgin 612 383
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 612383 A - 1/6 - 89Runout side A
DM 612383 B - 1/6 - 89Runout side B
S 612 383 ASide A label
S 612 383 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 | Europe | Virgin 112 383 / Virgin 112 383-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 383-213 / Virgin 612 383First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 383-213 / Virgin 612 383First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 383 / Virgin 112 383-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 383-213 / Virgin 612 383First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 383 / Virgin 112 383-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 383-213 / Virgin 612 383First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 80466First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 90529First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 905297", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin VINX 244First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Virgin SP-112 383First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Virgin F-612 383First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1214First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1214First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AInnocent3:31
- BEarth Moving (Club Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Innocent are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Innocent are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Innocent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Italy, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VS1214, released September 18, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Innocent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS1214, VST 1214, VIN 45307, 112 383) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1214 A-1U-1-Q2 JA and VS 1214 B-1U-1-Q2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Innocent 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.
