UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 193
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC 193 A1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶Runout side A
FAC 193 B1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Touched By The Hand Of God
by New Order · 1987
32 pressings14 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicRock
Touched By The Hand Of God was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Touched By The Hand Of God
22 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac193
- Format
- 12", White Label · MPO
- Runout / matrix
FAC193 A1 TOWNHOUSE MPORunout side A, etched
FAC193 B1 TOWNHOUSE MPORunout side B, etched
UK
December 7, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac193
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC 193 A1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶Side A
FAC 193 B1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶Side B
UK
December 7, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac193/7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC 193-7 A1 TOWNHOUSE MPOSide A etched runout
FAC 193-7 B1 TOWNHOUSE MPOSide B etched runout
UK
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac193
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC 193 A1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶
FAC 193 B1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Factory Fac193-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FAC 193-7 A1 Townhouse M̶P̶O̶Runout side A
FAC 193-7 B1 Townhouse M̶P̶O̶Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s30 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Benelux | Factory Benelux FBN 839-7 / Factory Benelux Fac193/7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Factory DJF 261First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 031T / Factory Fac193First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 031 / Factory RTD 031First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | Factory FAC 193First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Factory INT 15347First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | CGD INT 10779 / Factory Fac193/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Factory Fac193 / Factory Fac 193First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | MNW Fac193/7 / Factory Fac 193/7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Factory 31 288 M / Factory 31 288First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Factory Fac193-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Factory Fac193-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1987 | Benelux | Factory Benelux FBN 839-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Benelux | Factory Benelux FBN 839-6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Factory FACX 28 / Factory Facx 28First year12", Single | 12", Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Festival Records X 14846 / Factory Fac19312", Reissue | 12", Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Factory Fac 19312", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- ATouched By The Hand Of God7:02
- BTouched By The Hand Of Dub5:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Touched By The Hand Of God are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Touched By The Hand Of God are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1987 and 2024.
When was Touched By The Hand Of God first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Benelux, Canada, Ireland and more. One of them is Factory FAC 193, released December 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Touched By The Hand Of God is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAC 193, Fac193, Fac193/7, Fac193-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC 193 A1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶ and FAC 193 B1 TOWNHOUSE M̶P̶O̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Touched By The Hand Of God 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.
