Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 8
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STAT-8-ARunout Side A
Positive NoisePositive Negative
Vinyl pressings
Positive Negative
by Positive Noise · 1981
13 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Positive Negative 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 Positive Negative
6 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 8
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STAT 8A MPO (logo - looks like a shopping cart?)Variation 1
STAT 8B MPO (logo - looks like a shopping cart?) TOWNHOUSEVariation 1
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 8
- Format
- 7"
Finland
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT 8
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 2097 124
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
189 2097124 1 380 POLYGRAMSide 1
189 2097124 2 380 POLYGRAMSide 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 2097 124
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
189 2097124 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 1
189 2097124 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Statik Records STAT 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Belgium | Statik Records STAT 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Finland | Statik Records STAT 8First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Statik Records 2097 124First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Statik Records 2097 124First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Statik Records STAT 8First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2812 107 / Statik Records 2812 10712" | 12" |
| 1982 | Portugal | Statik Records VS 110-17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Statik Records STAT 8 / Victoria VIC-227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Statik Records STAT 8 / Victoria VIC-227", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 81212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 812", Single Sided, White Label | 12", Single Sided, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | Statik Records STAT 87", Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single Sided, White Label |
Tracklist
- APositive Negative3:16
- BEnergy3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Positive Negative are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Positive Negative are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Positive Negative first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Belgium, UK, Finland, France. One of them is Statik Records STAT 8.
How do I tell if my copy of Positive Negative is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STAT 8, 2097 124) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STAT-8-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Positive Negative 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.
