Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc 12UNI-1103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Oh RomeoThese Memories
Vinyl pressings
These Memories
by Oh Romeo · 1983
15 pressings6 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
These Memories was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 These Memories
12 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc 12-UNI 1103 R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1103-R-ASide A etched, unreadable signature
UNI-1103R-BSide B etched, unreadable signature
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1103-A CRCRunout side A, etched
UNI-1103-A CRCRunout side B, etched
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UN-169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UN-169-A Jr.Side A & B, etched
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc UNI-1103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
UNI-1103-A CRC Lz.Runout etched side A, Lz script
UNI-1103-B CRC Lz.Runout etched side B, Lz script
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 13161
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
13161
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc 12UNI-1103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc 12-UNI 1103 RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc UN-169First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | France | Carrere 13161First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 813 178-1 / Metronome 813 178-1 MEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Bobcat Records 813 178-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart TI-70707 / Trebol TI-70707First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31072First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 12-3211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Rams Horn Records RHR 1211 / Rams Horn Records 1211First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | "O" Records HTO-07 / Hot Productions HTO-0712", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Reissue, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bobcat Records BOB 2612", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | US | "O" Records & Visuals O 1112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AThese Memories5:35
- BThese Memories5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of These Memories are there?
15 vinyl pressings of These Memories are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1989.
When was These Memories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, France, Germany, Mexico and more. One of them is Unidisc 12UNI-1103.
How do I tell if my copy of These Memories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12UNI-1103, 12-UNI 1103 R, UNI-1103, UN-169) 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 These Memories 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.