UK
May 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FAC 6-BEFORE-1 EG A PORKY PRIME CUTRunout side A
FAC 6-AFTER-2 EGRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Electricity
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1979
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Electricity was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Electricity
2 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
December 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 101 052
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
101052 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout A stamped
101052 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout B stamped
S 101 052 ALabel A
S 101 052 BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Factory FAC 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Dindisc DIN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 101 052First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Dindisc K80147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Dindisc 2097 8277", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | France | Dindisc 1010527", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Japan | Dindisc VIPX-1531 / Virgin VIPX-15317", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIPX-15317", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Dindisc VVD-45.026ES7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Dindisc VVD-45.026ES7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Dindisc DIN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | Virgin EMI Records 0602577481901 / UMC 06025774819017", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Dindisc DIN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Dindisc DIN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Dindisc DIN 27", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Dindisc DIN27", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Dindisc DIN27", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AElectricity3:45
- BAlmost3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electricity are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Electricity are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 2019.
When was Electricity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Germany. One of them is Factory FAC 6, released May 21, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Electricity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FAC 6, 101 052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FAC 6-BEFORE-1 EG A PORKY PRIME CUT and FAC 6-AFTER-2 EG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electricity 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.
