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Talking Loud And Clear 1984 UK Pressing (VS 685)

Talking Loud And Clear by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Artist
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
Title
Talking Loud And Clear
Label
  • Virgin VS 685
Country
UK
Released
1984
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Format notes
Gloss Panel

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

  • VS 685ASide A label
  • VS 685BSide B label
  • VS 685 A-2U-1-1-CA-side runout - Variant 1
  • VS 685 B-2U-1-QX3X-1-5B-side runout - Variant 1
  • VS 685 A-1U-1-1- 2A-side runout - Variant 2
  • VS 685 B-2U-1-Q̶3̶ -1- CB-side runout - Variant 2
  • VS 685 A-1U-1-1-1A-side runout - Variant 3
  • VS 685 B-2U-1-QX3X-1 x 1B-side runout - Variant 3, final "1" is mirror image
  • VS 685 A-2U-1-1-21A-side runout - Variant 4
  • VS 685 B-2U-1-(03 crossed thru) -1-24B-side runout - Variant 4
  • VS 685 A-1U-1-1- 22A-side runout - Variant 5
  • VS 685 B-1U-1-1-11B-side runout - Variant 5

Other UK pressings of Talking Loud And Clear

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