Vinyl pressings
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1985
So In Love 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.
42 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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 76612 A -1U -1 -1 -x x1Runout A-side, variant 1
VS 76612 B -2U -1 -1 -1Runout B-side, variant 1
VS 76612 A-1U-1-1-1⥛1Runout A-side, stamped, variant 2
VS 76612 B-1U-1-1- 1Runout B-side, stamped, variant 2
VS 766 A -1U -1 -1 -1 - 2Side A, variant 1
VS 766 B -2U -1 -1 - x1Side B, variant 1
VS 766 C -1U -1 -1 - x1Side C, variant 1
VS 766 D -1U -1 -1 - x1Side D, variant 1
VS 766 A-1U-1-1-1-:-X1Side A runout, stamped
VS 766 B-1U-1-1-X1Side B runout, stamped
VS 76613 A -1U -1 -1 - 3A-side
VS 76613 B -1U -1 -1 -1 - 3B-side
VS 76614 A -1U -1 -1 x1Runout Side A
VS 76614 B -1U -1 -1 x1Runout Side B
VS 766 A-2U-1- 2 .. 3Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 766 B-1U-1-1-1 . X1 O.K.TWINKLESide B runout, stamped, variant 1
VS 766 A-1U-1- 1-9 X1Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
VS 766 B-1U-1-1-1 . X1 O.K.TWINKLESide B runout, stamped, variant 2
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 | Australia | Virgin VS 766-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 766First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 766-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1268 / Virgin VSX1268First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VS1268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | El Salvador | Virgin VI-019First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 777 / Virgin 601 777-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 777 / Virgin 601777First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 777 / Virgin 601 777-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90200 / Virgin 90 200First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 1043First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 601 77712", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45150First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45150First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Virgin S/1050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
46 vinyl pressings of So In Love are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VS 766/12, released May 13, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 766/12, VS 766, VS 766/13, VS 76614) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 76612 A -1U -1 -1 -x x1 and VS 76612 B -2U -1 -1 -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.
