UK
May 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 1008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BAD 1008 A1 MPORunout side A, etched
BAD 1008 B1 MPORunout side B, etched
PixiesPlanet Of Sound
Vinyl pressings
Planet Of Sound
by Pixies · 1991
11 pressings5 countriesIndie RockRock
Planet Of Sound was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Planet Of Sound
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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
May 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- 4AD AD 1008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO AD 1008 A1A-side - etched
MPO AD 1008 B1B-side - etched
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 1008
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO BAD 1008 A¹Side A, Etched
MPO BAD 1008 B¹Side B, Etched
UK
May 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- 4AD BAD 1008
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
France
May 27, 1991- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 85019
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records X 140084AD X 14008
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DtMX77803 B2ASide A runout
DtMX77804 B2ASide B runout
MX-77803/4Side B label
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Liberation Records X 14008 / 4AD X 14008First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 120·1092·0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 120.1092.0First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | 4AD BAD 1008First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | 4AD BAD 1008First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | 4AD BAD 1008First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1991 | UK | 4AD BAD 100812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | France | 4AD 85019First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | 4AD BAD 1008First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | 4AD AD 1008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | 4AD BAD 1008First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
Tracklist
- Over
- A1Planet Of Sound2:09
- A2Theme From Narc1:47
- This Side
- B3Build High1:42
- B4Evil Hearted You2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Planet Of Sound are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Planet Of Sound are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Planet Of Sound first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, France, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is 4AD BAD 1008, released May 28, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Planet Of Sound is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BAD 1008, AD 1008, 85019, X 14008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BAD 1008 A1 MPO and BAD 1008 B1 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Planet Of Sound 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.
