France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 009907
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
M3 357078Side A runout
9907 B 1Side B runout
Mike OldfieldIslands
Vinyl pressings
Islands
by Mike Oldfield · 1986
14 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Islands was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Islands
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Virgin 009907First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS 14097", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 351 / Virgin 109 351-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 00990612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 0099077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 452417", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VINX 18812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Virgin 40550712", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Virgin 5055067", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | South Africa | Virgin VS 7187", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 990 1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 9907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 351 / Virgin 609 351-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Virgin F 609 35112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIslands4:18
- BThe Wind Chimes Part One2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Islands are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Islands are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Islands first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France. One of them is Virgin 009907.
How do I tell if my copy of Islands is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 009907) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M3 357078 and 9907 B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Islands 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.
