UK
April 30, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2310
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2310 A-4U-1-1– :Side A, variant 1
V 2310 B-2U-1-1-2Side B, variant 1
V 2310 A-4U-1-1–1Side A, variant 2
V 2310 B-3U-1-3-1Side B, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Junk Culture
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1984
27 pressings18 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Junk Culture was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Junk Culture
23 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 16 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
April 30, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2310
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
V 2310 A-3U-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
V 2310 B-2U-1-1-1Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
V 2310 A-4U-1-1-1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
V 2310 B-3U-1-1-Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-6-5027
- Format
- LP, Album · R On Labels
- Runout / matrix
SP-06-5027 A RCA1Side A runout, variant 1, etched
SP-06-5027 B RCA1Side B runout, variant 1, etched
SP-06-5027 A RCA1 Ⓟ [Trumpet logo] I A2BSide A runout, variant 2
SP-06-5027 B RCA1 Ⓟ [Trumpet logo] I A3ASide B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5027
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-6-5027
- Format
- LP, Album · B On Labels
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP-06-5027 A ESI EMWSide A Etched, variant 1
SP-06-5027 B ES2 EMWSide B Etched, variant 1
A&M SP-06-5027 A ES1 ℗ [trumpet] EMWSide A Etched with ℗ [trumpet] stamped, variant 2
SP-06-5027 A ES2 ℗ [trumpet] EMWSide B Etched with ℗ [trumpet] stamped, variant 2
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 257Virgin VP-002
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · 1st Issue
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V2310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VL 2290First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 257First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 257First yearLP, Album, Single, Card Backed, Stereo | LP, Album, Single, Card Backed, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin VG 50059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin 062-VG 50059 / Virgin VG 50059First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin V 2310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin V 2310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Virgin VIL-6117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin V2310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Virgin 621 605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5049First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin 206.257 / Virgin 206257First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin 206 257 / Virgin VP-002First yearLP, Album, 7", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | LP, Album, 7", Single Sided, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | EMI 060245867525276 / Universal Music Recordings 060245867525276LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Stereo, LP, Stereo, All Media, Record Store Day, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Virgin 00602475778295LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Junk Culture
- A2Tesla Girls
- A3Locomotion
- A4Apollo
- A5Never Turn Away
- B1Love And Violence
- B2Hard Day
- B3All Wrapped Up
- B4White Trash
- B5Talking Loud And Clear
- This Side
- C(The Angels Keep Turning) The Wheels Of The Universe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Junk Culture are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Junk Culture are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1984 and 2025.
When was Junk Culture first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Spain, Taiwan and more. One of them is Virgin V 2310, released April 30, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Junk Culture is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2310, SP-6-5027, SP-5027, 206 257) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2310 A-4U-1-1– : and V 2310 B-2U-1-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Junk Culture 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.
