Italy
December 19, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records NP 300
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Aliens
by Radiorama · 1986
13 pressings8 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Aliens was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Aliens
7 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Italy
1986- Label and catalog number
- Discomagic Records MIX 300
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MIX 300 ARunout side A
MIX 300 BRunout side B
Europe
November 1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 608 773
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608773 A-1/11-86Runout Groove Side A
DM 608773 B-1/11-86Runout Groove Side B
S 608 773 ALabel Side A
S 608 773 BLabel Side B
Sweden
December 19, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Beat Box BB 7099
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 108 773
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 108773 A-1/11-86 IIA-side runout
DM DS 108773 B-1/11-86 IIB-side runout
S 108 773 AA-side label
S 108 773 BB-side label
Greece
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sakkaris Records SR 8535
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 773First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 8535First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Discomagic Records MIX 300First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Taurus Records TSR 3577First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 608 773First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Discomagic Records NP 300First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 7099First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Vidisco MX 13712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Metropol Records MRP-102-S7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Metropol Records MRP-102-MX12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 809912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Sweden | Beat Box BB 809912", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Germany | ZYX Music MAXI 1200-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AAliens (Vocal)5:46
- BAliens (Another Version)5:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aliens are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Aliens are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
When was Aliens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Italy, Europe, Sweden, Greece and more. One of them is Discomagic Records NP 300, released December 19, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Aliens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NP 300, MIX 300, 608 773, BB 7099) 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 Aliens 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.
