Vinyl pressings
by Mr. Mister · 1985
Kyrie was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
PB - 12458-A-5S Precision SM I A1Side A, variation 1
PB - 14258-B-4S Precision I A1Side B, variation 1
PB - 14258-A-5S Precision I A2Side A, variation 2
PB - 14258-B-5S Precision I A2Side B, variation 2
PB-14258-A-1S Precision SM.A side runout - variant 1
PB-14258-B-2S Precision SMB side runout - variant 1
PB-14258-A-2S Precision SMA side runout - variant 2
PB-14258-B-1S Precision SMB side runout - variant 2
A1B JD-14248-A-1S Precision SM 1Runout side A
A1B JD-14248-B-1S Precision SM 1Runout side B
PB-14258-A1S Precision SMRunout side A, etched
PB-14258-C1S Precision SMRunout side B, etched
PB-14258-ALabel side A
PB-14258-CLabel side B
PT-49928 A1Side A Etched Runout, Variant 1
PT-49928 B1Side B Etched Runout, Variant 1
PT-49928.A.1 JA♡J.TSide A Etched Runout, Variant 2
PT-49928.B.1Side B Etched Runout, Variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14258First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Canada | RCA PB-14258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | RCA PB 49927First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Panama | RCA RUS-128First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | RCA PT49928First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | RCA MRMR TD1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single, 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | RCA PB-14258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | RCA PB-14258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | RCA JD-14248First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | RCA JB-14258 / RCA PB-14258First year7", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT4992812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB499277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT49928 R / RCA PT 49928 R12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-102112", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1044987", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | RCA Victor XFPBO-11767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
34 vinyl pressings of Kyrie are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is RCA PB-14258.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-14258, JD-14248, JB-14258, PT49928) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB - 12458-A-5S Precision SM I A1 and PB - 14258-B-4S Precision I A1. 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.
