Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3C 006 86489EMI 3C 006 86489
- Format
- 7", Single
Moon MartinX-Ray Vision
Vinyl pressings
X-Ray Vision
by Moon Martin · 1982
22 pressings13 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
X-Ray Vision was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 X-Ray Vision
21 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 3C 064 57015
- Format
- 7", Album
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 237
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 237 A-1Side A
CL 237 B-1Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 237
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SPRO-9751
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-5102
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SX97960A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-667First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5102First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records C 008-86.489First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 052 - 52905 Z / Capitol Records 2C 052 - 52.905 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 008 - 86489 / Capitol Records 2C 008-86.489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C 008 - 86489 / Capitol Records 2C 008-86.489First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C K 052-86 489 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 489First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 86489 / EMI 3C 006 86489First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 064 57015First year7", Album | 7", Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-17237First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 1A 006-86489First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Portugal | Valentim De Carvalho 11C 008-86489First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 729First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 052-086.489ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AX-Ray Vision4:10
- BDeeper (Into Love)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of X-Ray Vision are there?
22 vinyl pressings of X-Ray Vision are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was X-Ray Vision first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 3C 006 86489.
How do I tell if my copy of X-Ray Vision is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3C 006 86489, 3C 064 57015, CL 237, 12CL 237) 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 X-Ray Vision 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.
