UK
November 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FACT 110 A1 MPORunout side A
FACT 110 B1 MPORunout side B
Quando QuangoPigs + Battleships
Vinyl pressings
Pigs + Battleships
by Quando Quango · 1985
12 pressings8 countriesElectroSynth-popLatinElectronic
Pigs + Battleships 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 Pigs + Battleships
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 110
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
FACT 110 A1 MPORunout side A
FACT 110 B1 MPORunout side B
US
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Pow Wow Records PW 7402
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A- > PW-7402-ASide A
A- > PW-7402-BSide B
Australia
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Factory Records Australasia FACT 110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FACT 110 MX 216851 ÅRunout side A
FACT 110 MX 216852 A Smart Cut....Runout side B
Australia
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Factory Records Australasia FACT 110Factory Records Australasia FACT 110/12
- Format
- LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Special Edition
- Runout / matrix
FACT 110 MX 216851 ÅRunout LP side A
FACT 110 MX 216852 A Smart Cut....Runout LP side B
FAC 110/12 MX 216853 A SMART CUT ÅRunout 12" side A
FAC 110/12 MX 216854 A SMART CUT ÅRunout 12" side B
Netherlands
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 110
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FAC 110 A 43C1
FAC 110 B 43C1
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Factory Records Australasia FACT 110 / Factory Records Australasia FACT 110/12First yearLP, Album, Promo, 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, All Media, Special Edition · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, All Media, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1985 | Belgium | Factory Benelux FACT 110 / Factory FACT 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Factory 70424 / Virgin 70424First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Base Record FACT 110 / Factory FACT 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Factory FACT 110First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Factory FACT 110LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Australia | Factory Records Australasia FACT 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Factory Records Australasia FACT 110 / Factory Records Australasia FACT 110/12First yearLP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Special Edition | LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Special Edition |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Factory FACT 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Pow Wow Records PW 7402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Factory FACT 110First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Nuevos Medios 33 176 L / Factory 33 176 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Genius6:23
- A2Go Exciting5:53
- A3Happy Boy5:09
- A4Rebel5:42
- B1This Feeling5:05
- B2S. T.4:40
- B340 Dreams5:56
- B4Low Rider4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pigs + Battleships are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Pigs + Battleships are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Pigs + Battleships first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Netherlands and more. One of them is Factory FACT 110, released November 25, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Pigs + Battleships is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FACT 110, PW 7402, 70424) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FACT 110 A1 MPO and FACT 110 B1 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pigs + Battleships 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.
