Scandinavia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRLP3120
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Modern TalkingThe Modern Talking Story
Vinyl pressings
The Modern Talking Story
by Modern Talking · 1987
13 pressings8 countriesEuro-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
The Modern Talking Story was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Modern Talking Story
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 14 839 5LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 36 300-2LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Hansa 14 839 5LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP3120First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Hansa 209 452LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Hansa 36 300-2LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1988 | Greece | Three Eggs 6036 / Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6036LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Israel | Arton Records BAN 148395LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Philippines | Hansa HANLP-9565LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Hansa 148395LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SHPR-017 / Hansa 14.8395LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Hansa 14 839 5 / PGP RTB 220248LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | BMG BSPL 1002LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1You're My Heart, You're My Soul5:32
- A2Diamonds Never Made Lady4:03
- A3You Can Win If You Want3:48
- A4There's Too Much Blue In Missing You4:39
- A5Cheri Cheri Lady3:45
- A6With A Little Love3:33
- A7Brother Louie3:41
- A8Let's Talk About Love3:53
- B1Atlantis Is Calling3:49
- B2Lady Lai4:55
- B3Geronimo's Cadillac3:16
- B4Doctor For My Heart3:16
- B5Give Me Peace On Earth4:12
- B6Stranded In The Middle Of Nowhere4:31
- B7Jet Airliner4:21
- B8You And Me4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Modern Talking Story are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Modern Talking Story are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1991.
When was The Modern Talking Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Scandinavia. One of them is Mega Records MRLP3120.
How do I tell if my copy of The Modern Talking Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MRLP3120) 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 The Modern Talking Story 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.
