UK
April 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 938 A-1 U -1 - 2 → 2 DRunout stamped side A
VS 938 B-1 U -1 - 1 → 3 D DRunout stamped side B
VS 938-ASide A label
VS 938-BSide B label
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkShame
Vinyl pressings
Shame
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1987
14 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Shame 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 Shame
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 938
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 938 A-1 U -1 - 2 → X1Runout stamped side A
VS 938 B-1 U -1 - 1 → 2Runout stamped side B
VS 938-ASide A label
VS 938-BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 938 12Virgin VS 938-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 938-12ASide A label
VS 938-12BSide B label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 938-12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Ireland
April 13, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 938
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 938 A-1 U -1 - TownhouseRunout stamped side A
VS 938 B-1 U -1 -Runout stamped side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSX 1371
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
VSX 1371-ARunout side A, etched
VSX 1371-BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1371First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VS 1371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 000 / Virgin 109 000-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 000 / Virgin 609 000-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 000 / Virgin 609 000-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009386First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Virgin 505474First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 938-12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 938 12 / Virgin VS 938-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Virgin VS 938First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 938First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Virgin VS 9387", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AShame (Re-recorded Version)
- BGoddess Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shame are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Shame are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Ireland, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 938, released April 13, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 938, VS 938 12, VS 938-12 DJ, VSX 1371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 938 A-1 U -1 - 2 → 2 D and VS 938 B-1 U -1 - 1 → 3 D D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shame 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.
