UK
February 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263-A-1 Penthouse SRZSide A runout, etched [Penthouse stamped]
FAC-263-B-1 PenthouseSide B runout, etched [Penthouse stamped]
Vinyl pressings
Round & Round
by New Order · 1989
42 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Round & Round was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Round & Round
37 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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
February 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263-A̶ 7-A-1 Penthouse SRZRunout side A
FAC-263-7-B-1 PenthouseRunout side B
UK
April 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263r
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · 2 Tracks
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263 R-A-1Runout side A
FAC-263 R-B 5 ✱ MAX. TownhouseRunout side B
UK
April 1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263r
- Format
- 12", Single · 3 Tracks
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263 R-A-1Runout Side A
FAC-263 R-B-3Runout Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263 R-A-1
FAC-263-DJ-B-4
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac263r
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC-263 R A-1Side A
FAC-263 R B-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 42 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Benelux | Factory Fac263/7 / Factory FAC 263.7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Factory 90507First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Factory 80446First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Factory 80448First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 050 RT / Factory RTD 050 RTFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany | Factory RTD 050 / Rough Trade RTD 050First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Greece | Factory VG 2137-Z / Factory VG 2137ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Factory Fac263/7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Factory INT 15399 / CGD INT 15399First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Factory Fac263 / Factory FAC 263First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Factory Fac263 / Factory FAC 263First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Factory FAC263R / Factory FEP-89-7006First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Factory FAC 263/7 / Factory FRS-89-5003First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Factory 30 373 S / Factory 30373First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Factory 31372-M / Factory 31 372First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARound & Round3:59
- BBest & Marsh3:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Round & Round are there?
42 vinyl pressings of Round & Round are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Round & Round first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Factory Fac263, released February 27, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Round & Round is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Fac263, Fac263/7, Fac263r, 0-21062) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC-263-A-1 Penthouse SRZ and FAC-263-B-1 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Round & Round 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.
