Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 12CXP-03629415 Records 12CXP-03629
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 169222Side A label
XSM 169223Side B label
Red RockersChina
Vinyl pressings
China
by Red Rockers · 1983
22 pressings8 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
China was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 China
22 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03786415 Records 38-03786
- Format
- 7"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS TA 3245
- Format
- 12"
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS A3245415 Records A3245
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 44-03629415 Records 44-03629
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P X SM169222-1ASide A runout stamped, exc. P etched
P X SM169223-1ASide B runout stamped, exc. P etched
XSM 169222Side A Label:
XSM 169223Side B Label:
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03786415 Records 38-03786
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 169244-1AA-SIde Runout Etching - Variant 1
P ZSS 169245-1BB-Side Runout Etching - Variant 1
P ZSS 169244-1BA-SIde Runout Etching - Variant 2
P ZSS 169245-1BB-Side Runout Etching - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA 223065First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Australia | CBS BA-3065 / 415 Records BA-3065First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 12CXP-03629 / 415 Records 12CXP-03629First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Columbia 38-03786 / 415 Records 38-03786First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDAP 93074First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | CBS/Sony 07SP 699First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS A-3245 / CBS CBSA 3245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Netherlands | CBS CBSA 12.3245First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A 12.3245 / 415 Records CBS A 12.3245First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-3245First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | CBS CBS A-3245First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | CBS TA 3245First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | CBS A3245 / 415 Records A3245First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AChina3:57
- B1China (Dance Mix)5:59
- B2Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of China are there?
22 vinyl pressings of China are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was China first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia 12CXP-03629.
How do I tell if my copy of China is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12CXP-03629, 38-03786, TA 3245, A3245) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM 169222 and XSM 169223. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is China 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.