UK
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R6140
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
D 12R 6140 A-1-1-1-3-Runout side A
D 12R 6140 B-1-1-2-X1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Suburbia
by Pet Shop Boys · 1986
52 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Suburbia was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Suburbia
47 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 15 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
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6140Parlophone R6140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Labels, Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
R 6140 A-1-1-1-2Runout side A
R 6140 B-1-1-1-3Runout side B
R 6140ALabel side A
R 6140BLabel side B
UK
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RD6140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single, Limited Edition · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6140 A-1-1-1-2 NickzRunout side A, variant 1
R 6140 B-1-1-1- 3 Nickz DRunout side B, variant 1
PSR 486 A-1-1-\ - 1 Nickz DRunout side C, variant 1
PSR 486 B-1-1-1 -x1 DRunout side D, variant 1
UK
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R6140
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Double Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
D 12R 6140 A-1-1-3- NICKZSide A runout - variant 1
D 12R 6140 B-1-1-1Side B runout - variant 1
D 12R 6140 A-4-1-3 NICKZSide A runout - variant 2
D 12R 6140 B-1-1-2 -Side B runout - variant 2
UK
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RD 6140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6140 A-1-1-Q4-X1 NICKZ DSide A
R 6140 B-1-1-Q2-X1 NICKZ DSide B
PSR 486 A-1-1-Q2- ::1 NICKZ DSide C
PSR 486 B-1-1-Q2-1X DSide D
UK
September 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RD6140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
R 6140 A-1-1-1-2 NICKZ DRunout side A, variant 1
R 6140 B-1-1-1-1 NICKZ DRunout side B, variant 1
PSR 486 A-1-1-Q2-X1 NICKZ DRunout side C, variant 1
PSR 486 B-1-1-Q2-1X DRunout side D, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s49 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | Parlophone 2014637First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | Australia | Parlophone A-1850First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Parlophone A-1850First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America S 75177First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America B8355 / EMI America B-8355First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | EMI America S 75177First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 1463 7 / Parlophone 1A 006-20 1463 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Parlophone R6140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2014646First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2014637First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Parlophone NZP 3610First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61201First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Parlophone 2014637First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Parlophone 2014646First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 052-2014646First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | EMI International BO - 14847", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | EMI 201464612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
| ? | Japan | EMI EMS-176797", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ASuburbia3:59
- BPaninaro4:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Suburbia are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Suburbia are listed here, from 16 countries.
When was Suburbia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R6140, released September 22, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Suburbia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R6140, R 6140, RD6140, RD 6140) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D 12R 6140 A-1-1-1-3- and D 12R 6140 B-1-1-2-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Suburbia 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.
