Germany
June 4, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 797-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
821 797 - 1 S 1 320Runout Side 1
821 797 - 1 S 2 320Runout Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Secret Agent
by Robin Gibb · 1984
25 pressings21 countriesEuropopElectronicPop
Secret Agent 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 Secret Agent
25 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Germany
June 4, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 797-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
821 797 - 1 S 1 320 M 1Runout side A
821 797 - 1 S 2 320 A 2 ZRunout side B
UK
July 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5142
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD5142 A // 3 420 W 1 1Side A stamped runout
POLD5142 B // 1 420 W 1 1 4Side B stamped runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 90170-1Mirage 7 90170-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-845477-A SRC "EEBYTHEECKYTHUMP RECORDS + TAPS" Criteria MF 1-1Runout A
"PROPER CHAMPION PRODUCTION AFFILIATE" ST-WTG-845478-B 1-1 SRC Criteria MFRunout B
ST-WTG-845477-SPLabel A
ST-WTG-845478-SPLabel B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 90170-1Mirage 7 90170-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-WTG-845477-A SRC "EEBYTHEECKYTHUMP RECORDS + TAPS" Criteria MF 1-1Runout A
"PROPER CHAMPION PRODUCTION AFFILIATE" ST-WTG-845478-B B-19613-B 1-2 SPAR SRC △7229-X 0- Criteria MFRunout B
ST-WTG-845477-ARLabel A
ST-WTG-845478-ARLabel B
Canada
July 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS-1-6393
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PDS-1-6393 ARunout Side 1
PDS-1-6393 B2Runout Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | Polydor 27195 / Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Polydor 821 797-1 / Polydor 8217971First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Polydor LP-75245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Polygram 821797-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Polygram 821797-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16514 / Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Peru | Polydor Y5-POL 8217971.2First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 821 797-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Mirage 90170-1 / Mirage 7 90170-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Mirage 90170-1 / Mirage 7 90170-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Boys Do Fall In Love3:50
- A2In Your Diary3:41
- A3Robot3:42
- A4Rebecca3:51
- A5Secret Agent4:58
- B1Livin' In Another World3:40
- B2X-Ray Eyes3:53
- B3King Of Fools3:40
- B4Diamonds3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Secret Agent are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Secret Agent are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was Secret Agent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 821 797-1, released June 4, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Secret Agent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 797-1, POLD 5142, 90170-1, PDS-1-6393) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 821 797 - 1 S 1 320 and 821 797 - 1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Secret Agent 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.
