US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 6602
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Homosapien
by Pete Shelley · 1981
24 pressings15 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
Homosapien was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Homosapien
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records L 37706Island Records L-37706
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 SMX• 58547 •W2ASide A runout
1 SMX• 58548 •W2ASide B runout
SMX-58547Side A label
SMX-58548Side B label
Benelux
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 204 163-320Island Records 204 163
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204163 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
204163 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 204 163 ALabel A
S 204 163 BLabel B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6313 289Genetic Records 6313 289
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
046 6313283 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A runout, stamped
046 6313283 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B runout, stamped
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 204 163-320Genetic Records 204 163-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
204163 A-1/81S IRunout side A
204163 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 204 163 ALabel Side A
S 204 163 BLabel Side B
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 19676
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Island Records L 37706 / Island Records L-37706First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Benelux | Island Records 204 163-320 / Island Records 204 163First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Island Records 6313 289 / Genetic Records 6313 289First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Island Records 204 163-320 / Genetic Records 204 163-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19676First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Island Records 204 163 / Island Records 204 163-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Island Records L 37706 / Island Records L37706First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Genetic Records ILPS 9676First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Genetic Records ISLP 9676First yearLP, Mispress | LP, Mispress |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Genetic Records ILPS 9676First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 6602First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AL 6602LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 6602LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 6602 / Genetic Records AL 6602LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Island Records 25S-54 / Polystar 25S-54LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UK & Europe | Domino REWIGLP172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Domino REWIGLP172LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Homosapien4:32
- A2Yesterday's Not Here4:08
- A3I Generate A Feeling3:10
- A4Keats' Song1:58
- A5Qu'est-Ce Que C'est Que Ça4:18
- B1I Don't Know What It Is3:27
- B2Guess I Must Have Been In Love With Myself3:33
- B3Pusher Man2:47
- B4Just One Of Those Affairs3:37
- B5It's Hard Enough Knowing5:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Homosapien are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Homosapien are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Homosapien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Arista AL 6602.
How do I tell if my copy of Homosapien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 6602, L 37706, 204 163-320, 6313 289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Homosapien 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.
