Vinyl pressings
by Philip Oakey · 1985
Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
SP-05080-A RCA-1 ❀ I A1 CRunout A, variant 1
SP-05080-B RCA-1 I A1 BRunout B, variant 1
SP-05080-A RCA-1 ❀ I A1 CRunout A, variant 2
SP-05080-B RCA-1 I A1 CRunout B, variant 2
SP-05080-A-ES-1A side runout
SP-05080-B ES1B side runout
V 2351 A-1U-1-1 D Town HouseSide A runout, etched / stamped
LP FB12 21 32Side B runout, stamped
LP FB12 21 32Side C runout, stamped
V 2351 B-2U-1-1 DSide D runout, etched / stamped
V 2351 A-[1 scratched out]3U-1-1 DRunout, Stamped, Side A
V 2351 B-3U-1-1- DRunout, Stamped, Side B
TOWNHOUSERunout, Etched, Sides A & B
V 2351 ALabel, Side A
V2351A APSide A runout etched
V2351B APSide B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin V2351 / Virgin V-2351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Brazil | Virgin 633905First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin Music Canada VL 2335First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 207 216-620 / Virgin 207 216First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 70386First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50132First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Israel | Virgin Records Ltd. V2351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin V 2351First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1043First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin V2351 / Virgin V-2351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | RCA Victor 02.44.720172First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Peru | Not On Label 720172LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Portugal | Virgin 633905First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin T-207216First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
20 vinyl pressings of Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder are listed here, from 15 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-5080.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-5080, V 2351, V2351, 633905) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SP-05080-A RCA-1 ❀ I A1 C and SP-05080-B RCA-1 I A1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
