UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49854
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT 49854-A1 JA 4 ΛSide A runout
PT 49854-B1 3 Λ JASide B runout
PT 49854 A‡Label side A
PT 49854 B‡Label side B
MovielandPostcard To New York
Vinyl pressings
Postcard To New York
by Movieland · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Postcard To New York 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 Postcard To New York
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49853
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49853 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-14370
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PW-14369
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor JW-14369
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JW-14369-ALabel side A
JW-14369-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | RCA PB-14300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 49854First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 49853First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 49853 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA Victor JW-14369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA Victor JW-14369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA JK-14370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA JB-14300 / RCA (PB-14300)First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA PB-14370First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | RCA Victor PW-14369First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Postcard To New York (Extended Version)8:00
- A2Postcard To New York (Remixed Single Version)3:13
- B1Postcard To New York (Dub Version)6:18
- B2Dreamtime3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Postcard To New York are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Postcard To New York are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Postcard To New York first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada. One of them is RCA PT 49854.
How do I tell if my copy of Postcard To New York is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49854, PB 49853, PB 49853 DJ, PB-14370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT 49854-A1 JA 4 Λ and PT 49854-B1 3 Λ JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Postcard To New York 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.