UK
May 23, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 002EG 2302 099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 002 A // 1 ▽ E STR 13 STRAWBERRY.Runout side A
POLH 002 B // 4 ▽ 420 M 11Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Flesh + Blood
by Roxy Music · 1980
71 pressings30 countriesPop RockArt RockRockPop
Flesh + Blood was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Flesh + Blood
51 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 29 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
May 23, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 002EG 2302 099
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
May 23, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 002EG 2302 099
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLH 002 A//2 ▽ ESTR 2 STRAWBERRY. 3Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
POLH 002 B//1 ▽ ESTR 12 3 STRAWBERRY.Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
POLH 002 A//2 ▽ ESTR 11 STRAWBERRY.Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
POLH 002 B//3 ▽ ESTR 15 STRAWBERRY.Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 002Polydor 2302 099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 002 A // 1 ▽ E STR STRAWBERRY.Side A stamped, variant 1
POLH 002 B // 1 ▽ E STR 17 STRAWBERRY.Side B stamped, variant 1
POLH 002 A // 1 ▽ E STR STRAWBERRY.Side A stamped, variant 2
POLH 002 B // 2 ▽ E STR STRAWBERRY. 9Side B stamped, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 002Polydor 2302 099
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLH 002 A // 2 ▽ E STR 13 STRAWBERRYSide A runout, stamped
POLH 002 B // 4 ▽ 420 M 1 1 3Side B runout, stamped
POLH 002 A // 2 ▽ E STR 13 STRAWBERRY 11Side A runout, stamped, variant 1
POLH 002 B ▽ 4 420 M 11 2Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2302099
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 71 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s66 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | Polydor 2302 099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Australia | EG 2311 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 31 912LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2302 099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Austria | Polydor 2302 099 / EG 2302 099First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | Polydor 2302 099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | ATCO Records XSD 32-102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | ATCO Records XSD 32-102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | ATCO Records XSD 32-102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | ATCO Records XSD 32-102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Colombia | Polydor 2311 018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Ecuador | Polydor LP-75167First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | Polydor 2302 099 / EG 2302 099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2302 099 / EG 2302 099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 530 461First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Virgin 0602537848805 / Virgin ROXYLP7LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Virgin Records 0602507334208 / UMC ROXYLP 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Virgin RMLP7 / UMC RMLP 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 271LP, Album, Remastered | LP, Album, Remastered |
| ? | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 271LP, Album, Promo, Remastered · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Remastered · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1In The Midnight Hour3:03
- A2Oh Yeah4:46
- A3Same Old Scene3:52
- A4Flesh And Blood3:02
- A5My Only Love5:09
- B1Over You3:27
- B2Eight Miles High4:50
- B3Rain Rain Rain3:16
- B4No Strange Delight4:38
- B5Running Wild4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Flesh + Blood are there?
71 vinyl pressings of Flesh + Blood are listed here, from 30 countries, released between 1980 and 2022.
When was Flesh + Blood first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 002, released May 23, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Flesh + Blood is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLH 002, 2302099, SD 32-102, 2302 099) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLH 002 A // 1 ▽ E STR 13 STRAWBERRY. and POLH 002 B // 4 ▽ 420 M 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Flesh + Blood 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.
