UK
May 31, 1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZTTIQ 3
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ZTTIQ3 A -1U -1 - 1 TOWNHOUSESide A runout
LP FB/ 2 3Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
A Secret Wish
by Propaganda · 1985
45 pressings22 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
A Secret Wish 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.
How to spot a first pressing of A Secret Wish
31 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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 31, 1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZTTIQ 3
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LP FB/ 2 3Side A runout
ZTTIQ3 B-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSESide B runout
UK
July 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT ZTTIQ 3
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE ZTTIQ 3 A -1U-1 - D 1 11A side runout (variant 1)
TOWNHOUSE ZTTIQ 3 B-1U- 1- 2 DB side runout (variant 1)
TOWNHOUSE ZTTIQ 3 A -1U-1 - 3 - 8 DA side runout (variant 2)
TOWNHOUSE ZTTIQ 3 B-1U - 1- 1 - 17 DB side runout (variant 2)
US
July 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 90288-1Island Records 7 90288-1
- Format
- LP, Album · ARC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-IL-855725-A 1-2 SPAR B-21589 -A ✩ STERLING △ 10148 0- [SRC logo]Runout side A
ST-IL-855726-A 1-2 SPAR STERLING 0- △ 10148-X B-21590-A [SRC logo]Runout side B
ST-IL-855725-Label Side A
ST-IL-855726-Label Side B
US
July 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 90288-1Island Records 7 90288-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] ST-IL855725-A 1-1 ✩ STERLINGRunout side A
[SRC logo] ST-IL-855726-A 1-1 STERLINGRunout side B
ST-IL-855725Label side A
ST-IL-855726Label side B
US
July 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 7 90288-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s40 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records L 38451 / Island Records L-38451First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Island Records 38451LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISL 1048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISL-1048 / ZTT ISL 1048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISL-1048 / ZTT ISL 1048LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISL-1048 / ZTT ISL 1048First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 027 / ZTT 207 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | ZTT ZTTIQ 3 / Island Records 207 027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 027 / ZTT 207 027First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | ZTT 826 010-1 / Island Records 826 010-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Island Records 42 791 4 / ZTT 42 791 4LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 71406 / ZTT VG 71406First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Israel | ZTT BAN ZTTIQ3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Island Records ZTTIQ 3 / ZTT ZTTIQ 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Island Records ZTTIQ 3 / ZTT ZTTIQ 3First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP187 / Salvo MOVLP187LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Remastered |
| 2011 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP187 / Salvo MOVLP187LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | BMG BMGAA05LP / ZTT ZTTIQ3LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | ZTT ZTDS90-7 / Universal Music Recordings 7570528LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Island Records 5B 207027 / ZTT ZTTIQ 3LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- Within
- A1Dream Within A Dream8:04
- A2The Murder Of Love5:13
- A3Jewel3:07
- A4Duel4:41
- Without
- B1P–Machinery3:50
- B2Sorry For Laughing3:27
- B3Dr. Mabuse (First Life)4:57
- B4The Chase4:05
- B5The Last Word / Strength To Dream3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Secret Wish are there?
45 vinyl pressings of A Secret Wish are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was A Secret Wish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Philippines and more. One of them is ZTT ZTTIQ 3, released May 31, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of A Secret Wish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZTTIQ 3, 90288-1, 7 90288-1, 207 027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZTTIQ3 A -1U -1 - 1 TOWNHOUSE and LP FB/ 2 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Secret Wish 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.
