Vinyl pressings
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1985
La Femme Accident was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
VS 811 12 A - 1U - 1 -Runout side A, variant 1
VS 81112 B - 1U - 1 -Runout side B, variant 1
VSD 81112 C - 1U - 1 -Runout side C, variant 1
VSD 81112 D - 1U - 1 -Runout side D, variant 1
VS 811 A-1U-1-1 11Runout side A
VS 811 B-1U-1-1 4Runout side B
VS 811 A-1U-1-1 8Runout side A
VS 811 B-1U-1-1 7Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 715 / Virgin 107 715-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 045 / Virgin 602 045-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 715 / Virgin 107 715-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 715First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Virgin VS811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VSS 811First year7", Picture Disc, Shape, Limited Edition, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc, Shape, Limited Edition, Single Sided, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS811-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VSD811-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VSD811-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Misprint · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS81112First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS811First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
12 vinyl pressings of La Femme Accident are listed here, from 3 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Ireland. One of them is Virgin VSD811-12, released October 12, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD811-12, VS811, VS81112, VSS 811) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 811 12 A - 1U - 1 - and VS 81112 B - 1U - 1 -. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
