US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1081
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
E-1081-A G-1 SLM △ 7223 1-1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-12266Side A, runout
E-1081-B G-1 SLM △ 7223-X 1-1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-12267Side B, runout
Rain ParadeExplosions In The Glass Palace
Vinyl pressings
Explosions In The Glass Palace
by Rain Parade · 1984
11 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockPsychedelic RockJangle PopDream Pop
Explosions In The Glass Palace 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 Explosions In The Glass Palace
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E-1081
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo · Acetate
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 1081-1Virgin VG 10811
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
Japan
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma SP20-6010Wave SP20-6010
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Enigma 1081-1
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
08-023628-1A-1 ASide A runout
08-023628-1B-1 ASide B runout
08-023628-1A-side Label
08-023628-2B-side Label
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- DRO 3D-163
- Format
- 12", Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
3D-163-A IN³-DMSide A, etched
3D-163-B IN³-DMSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Greece | Enigma 1081-1 / Virgin VG 10811First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Enigma SP20-6010 / Wave SP20-6010First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Enigma SP20-6010 / Wave SP20-6010First yearLP, Mini-Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Mini-Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Enigma 1081-1First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1984 | Spain | DRO 3D-163First year12", Mini-Album | 12", Mini-Album |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1081First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E 1081LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Enigma E-1081First year12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Zippo Records ZANE 003LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Zippo Records ZANE 003 / Enigma ZANE 003LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | USA, Canada & Europe | Real Gone Music RGM-1364LP, Mini-Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Mini-Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1You Are My Friend3:03
- A2Prisoners3:47
- A3Blue2:47
- B1Broken Horse3:42
- B2No Easy Way Down6:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Explosions In The Glass Palace are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Explosions In The Glass Palace are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 2022.
When was Explosions In The Glass Palace first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Greece, Japan, Netherlands and more. One of them is Enigma E-1081.
How do I tell if my copy of Explosions In The Glass Palace is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-1081, 1081-1, SP20-6010, 3D-163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E-1081-A G-1 SLM △ 7223 1-1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-12266 and E-1081-B G-1 SLM △ 7223-X 1-1 ES MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-12267. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Explosions In The Glass Palace 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.