Vinyl pressings
by Redskins · 1985
Bring It Down (This Insane Thing) 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.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
F2 A//3 ∇420 T 11Runout side A stamped - Variant 1
F2 B//1 ∇420 TRunout side B stamped - Variant 1
LEV [Undistinguishable]Runout side A etched - Variant 1
...NOW SEES THE MEXNS.Runout side B etched - Variant 1
F2 A//3 ∇420 T 11Runout side A stamped - Variant 1
F2 B//1 ∇420 TRunout side B stamped - Variant 1
LEV [Undistinguishable]Runout side A etched - Variant 1
...NOW SEES THE MEXNS.Runout side B etched - Variant 1
FX 2 A /2 420 T I1 3Stamped - Variant 1
FX 2 B /1 420 T I1 3Stamped - variant 1
FX 2 A //1 ▽420 T 11 1 POUNDA TA1PESide A, runout - Variant 2
FX 2 B//2 ▽420 T 11 1Side B, runout - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Decca 882 058-1 / London Records 882058-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 058-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 058-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 882 058-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Decca F2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Decca FX 2First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Decca F2 / Decca FDP2First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records FX 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Metronome 882 058-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Decca F2 / Decca 882 058-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Decca F2 / Decca 882 058-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK & Europe | London Music Stream Ltd. LMS552126610", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
12 vinyl pressings of Bring It Down (This Insane Thing) are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 2019.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, France, Germany, Ireland. One of them is Decca F2, released June 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F2, FX 2, 882 058-7 ME, 882 058-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F2 A//3 ∇420 T 11 and F2 B//1 ∇420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
