France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 1565386
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
156538 6 A 21 JCP M6 352370 2Side A runout
156538 6 B 21 JCP M6 352371 2Side B runout
RudyDifferent Words
Vinyl pressings
Different Words
by Rudy · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Different Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Different Words
6 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 1567316
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 1733237
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
173323 7 A 21 M3 353091Runout side A
172993 7 B 21 M3 352269Runout side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Pathé 1729937
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 006-1733237
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI 052 15 6731 6EMI 052-1567316
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
052 - 1567316 · A · 1N3 DMRunout side A
052 - 1567316 · B · 1N3 DMRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Pathé 1565386First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 1567316First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 1733237First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 1729937First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 156538612", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 156731612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | Pathé 17332377", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 006-1733237First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | EMI 052 15 6731 6 / EMI 052-1567316First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Triomphe TRMX 0050012", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ADifferent Words5:10
- BDifferent Words (Remix)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Different Words are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Different Words are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Different Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Spain. One of them is Pathé 1565386.
How do I tell if my copy of Different Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1565386, 1567316, 1733237, 1729937) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 156538 6 A 21 JCP M6 352370 2 and 156538 6 B 21 JCP M6 352371 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Different Words 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.