Germany
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 063-121 Records 821 063-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
821 063 1 S 1 320 1 1Runout side A
821 063 -1 S 2 320 FRunout side B
Roger GloverMask
Vinyl pressings
Mask
by Roger Glover · 1984
16 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Mask 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 Mask
15 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records POLD 5139Polydor POLD 5139
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5139 A // 1 ∇ 420 T 11 3 BILBO TAPE ONESide A stamped [BILBO TAPE ONE etched]
POLD 5139 B // 1 ∇ 420 T 11 1 BILBO TAPE ONESide B stamped [BILBO TAPE ONE etched]
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records T1-1-9009
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STERLING Ⓗ A- ⟷ T1-1-9009-AS-HRMRunout, Side A, variant 1, etched Sterling ⟷ Stamped
STERLING Ⓗ A- ⟷ T1-1-9009-BS-HRMRunout, Side B, variant 1, etched Sterling ⟷ Stamped
B-1 ⟷ STERLING Ⓗ T1-1-9009-BS-HRM 1Runout, side A, variant 2
STERLING Ⓗ A-1 ⟷ T1 1 9009 BS HRMRunout, side B, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- 21 Records T1-1-9009
- Format
- LP, Album · 26 = PRC Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
821 063-1On labels (Int'l Cat. #)
STERLING Ⓗ A- ⟷ T1-1-9009-AS-PRC-C1-1-1A Side etch, Sterling ⟷ stamp
STERLING Ⓗ A- ⟷ T1-1-9009-BS PRC-C1-1-1A Side etch, Sterling ⟷ stamp
France
June 18, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 063-121 Records 821 063-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
198 8210631 A POLYGRAMRunout side A, stamped
198 8210631 B POLYGRAMRunout side B, stamped
Japan
June 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca 25S-23921 Records 25S-239
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GV Ⓑ〄 25S-239A 111Runout side A stamped
25S-239B 111Runout side B stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | 21 Records T1S-1-9006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 821 063-1 / 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 821 063-1 / 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Polydor LPR 16522 / Polydor 821 063 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | 21 Records 210 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | 21 Records POLD 5139 / Polydor POLD 5139First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | 21 Records T1-1-9009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | 21 Records T1-1-9009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Polydor 30502-L / Polydor 821063-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 821 063-1 / 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 063-1 / 21 Records 821 063-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-239 / 21 Records 25S-239First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Casablanca 25S-239 / 21 Records 25S-239First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | 21 Records T1-1-9009LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Divided World5:12
- A2Getting Stranger4:07
- A3The Mask7:32
- A4Fake It4:42
- B1Dancin' Again3:30
- B2(You're So) Remote4:46
- B3Hip Level7:19
- B4Don't Look Down3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mask are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mask are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Mask first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Polydor 821 063-1, released June 18, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Mask is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 821 063-1, POLD 5139, T1-1-9009, 25S-239) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 821 063 1 S 1 320 1 1 and 821 063 -1 S 2 320 F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mask 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.