UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2298
- Format
- LP, Album
Prince Charles And The City Beat BandCombat Zone
Vinyl pressings
Combat Zone
by Prince Charles And The City Beat Band · 1984
12 pressings9 countriesElectroFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Combat Zone was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Combat Zone
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2298
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VL 2283
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 838
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 205838 A-1/84S II Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
DM 205838 B-1/84S II Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 205 838 ASide One Label
S 205 838 BSide Two Label
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 205 838
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 205838 A-1/84S 1 1Run-out Side 1, Stamped
DM 205838 B-1/84S 1 1 Made In GermanyRun-out Side 2, Stamped
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70246
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin V 2298First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Virgin VL 2283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 205 838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 205 838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70246First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Virgin VG 50065 / Virgin 062-VG 50065First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin V 2298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin I-205.838First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin V 2298First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin OVED 145LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Stone Cold Killers
- A2More Money
- A3Jailhouse Rock
- A4I Need You
- B1Skintight Tina
- B2I Want (To Satisfy You)
- B3City Life
- B4Combat Zone
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Combat Zone are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Combat Zone are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Combat Zone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin V 2298.
How do I tell if my copy of Combat Zone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2298, VL 2283, 205 838, 70246) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Combat Zone 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.