Vinyl pressings
by Modern Talking · 1986
In The Middle Of Nowhere - The 4th Album 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.
18 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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.
DM 208039 A-2/10-86 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 208039 B-2/10-86 IIIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 208039 A-2/10-86 VRunout side A, variant 2
DM 208039 B-2/10-86 IIRunout side B, variant 2
40326 A FRunout side A
40326 B FRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 208 039 / Hansa 208 039-630First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | France | WEA 242 055-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 36 151-9 / Sonocord 36 151-9LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa 13 836 2LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1986 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40326 / Music-Box M. BOX 40326First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Hong Kong | Hansa 208-039630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Israel | Hansa BAN 208 039-630 / Arton Records BAN 208 039-630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DEL 8031 / Delta TDEL 8031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta TDEL 8031 / Delta DEL 8031First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Philippines | Hansa International LP-208039-630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3050First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola I-208.039 / Ariola I 208 039First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola 5B 208039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Taiwan | Rock Records & Tape RCHC-211 / Hansa RCHC-211First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2660 / Sony Music MOVLP2660LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2660LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Europe | Sony Music MOVLP2660 / Music On Vinyl MOVLP2660LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bulgaria | Балкантон ВТА 12062LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
43 vinyl pressings of In The Middle Of Nowhere - The 4th Album are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1986 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Portugal, France, Greece and more. One of them is Hansa 208 039, released November 11, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 208 039, 17.208039.65, 242 055-1, SMB 40326) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 208039 A-2/10-86 II and DM 208039 B-2/10-86 III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
