UK
February 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 406Polydor 2141 482
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 406 A // 2 ▽ 420 S STRAWBERRYSide A runout
POSPX 406 B // 1 ▽ 420 S STRAWBERRYSide B runout
Peter GodwinEmotional Disguise
Vinyl pressings
Emotional Disguise
by Peter Godwin · 1982
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Emotional Disguise was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Emotional Disguise
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 5 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
February 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 406
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSP 406 A // 1 ▽420 S 11 14 STRAWBERRYSide A runout
POSP 406 A // 1▽420 S B 11 12 STRAWBERRYSide B runout
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 406
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD D 526
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Intl. #2141 692 ASCentre Label, A-side
Intl. #2141 692 BSCentre Label, B-side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD D 526
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
PD D 526 AS 2141 692A label
PD D 526 BS 2141 692B label
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 455
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Label Molded
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2059 455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 455First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 21 41 482First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 455First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 406First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD D 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD D 52612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1982 | US | Polydor PD D 526First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 406 / Polydor 2141 482First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 406First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Polydor 810 917-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEmotional Disguise (Extended Version)
- BFrench Emotions
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Emotional Disguise are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Emotional Disguise are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Emotional Disguise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 406, released February 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Emotional Disguise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 406, POSP 406, PD D 526, 2059 455) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 406 A // 2 ▽ 420 S STRAWBERRY and POSPX 406 B // 1 ▽ 420 S STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Emotional Disguise 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.
