UK
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Naive Records NAVL 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NAVL 1A2 PAGSide A runout etched
NAVL 1B2 PAGSide B runout etched
Peter HammillEnter K
Vinyl pressings
Enter K
by Peter Hammill · 1982
10 pressings8 countriesArt RockProg RockRock
Enter K 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 Enter K
8 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
003 6302215 1 380 POLYGRAMSide 1: stamped
003 6302215 2 380 POLYGRAMSide 2: stamped
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6302 215 1Y 3 20 ASide A, stamped, variant 1
6302 215 2Y 3 20 1BSide B, stamped, variant 1
6302 215 1Y 3 20 A 1Side A, stamped, variant 2
6302 215 2Y 3 20 1 BSide B, stamped, variant 2
Greece
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MER 6302215 A MT410 1555Runout stamped side 1
MER 6302215 B MT410 1555Runout stamped side 2
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6302 215 1 1 520 071082A-side
6302 215 2 1 520B-side
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6302 215
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6302 215 1Y1 ℗1982 670 06 1 1 2Runout side A, variant 1
6302 215 2Y1 ℗1982 670 06 1 1 2Runout side B, variant 1
6302 215 1Y1 ℗1982 670 06 1 1 4Runout side A, variant 2
6302 215 2Y1 ℗1982 670 04 1 1 2Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Mercury 6302 215First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Mercury 6302 215 / Mercury 63 02 215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Naive Records NAVL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Mercury 6302 215 / Mercury 63 02 215LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Germany | Madfish SMALP1069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Paradox Drive4:30
- A2The Unconscious Life5:04
- A3Accidents4:33
- A4The Great Experiment5:04
- B1Don't Tell Me4:42
- B2She Wraps It Up4:20
- B3Happy Hour9:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Enter K are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Enter K are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1982 and 2016.
When was Enter K first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Naive Records NAVL 1, released October 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Enter K is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NAVL 1, 6302 215) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NAVL 1A2 PAG and NAVL 1B2 PAG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Enter K 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.
