India
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12200
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
30 641 ST12200 A.1stamped
30 642 ST12200 B.1stamped
ST-12200 ALabel side A
ST-12200 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Mystery Ticket
by Moon Martin · 1981
18 pressings13 countriesAlternative RockRockPop
Mystery Ticket was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Mystery Ticket
1 pressing came out in 1981, 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 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | India | Capitol Records ST-12200First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australasia | Capitol Records ST.12200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-400 087 / Capitol Records 1 C 064-400 087LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 068-400087LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Capitol Records 12200LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-400087LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Capitol Records 14C 062-400087LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | India | Capitol Records ST-12200LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064 57015LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81492LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 078 400087 / EMI 11C 078 400087LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 12200LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 064-400.087LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records EST-12200LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1X-Ray Vision4:09
- A2Witness3:40
- A3She's In Love With My Car3:29
- A4Paid The Price2:59
- A5Firing Line3:14
- B1Dangerous Game3:14
- B2Don't You Double (Cross Me Baby)3:34
- B3Aces With You3:51
- B4Deeper (Into Love)3:28
- B5Chain Reaction3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystery Ticket are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mystery Ticket are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Mystery Ticket first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in India. One of them is Capitol Records ST-12200.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystery Ticket is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-12200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 30 641 ST12200 A.1 and 30 642 ST12200 B.1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystery Ticket 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.
