UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PL 25133RCA PL 25133
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL 52133-A-1E A1 S MSide A
PL 52133-B-1E A3 J NSide B
Sad CaféMisplaced Ideals
Vinyl pressings
Misplaced Ideals
by Sad Café · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Misplaced Ideals was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Misplaced Ideals
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PL 25133
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL 25133-A-1E AIAKSide A runout, etched
PL 25133-B-1E A3 YSide B runout, etched
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA VPL1 7210
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PL 25133RCA PL 25133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
agi 784 PL 25133 ARunout side A
agi 784 PL 25133 BRunout side B
PL 25133 ALabel side A
PL 25133 BLabel side B
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 25133RCA Victor PL 25133
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA RVP-6296
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | RCA VPL1 7210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | France | RCA Victor PL 25133 / RCA PL 25133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA PL 25133 / RCA Victor PL 25133First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA PL 25133 / RCA Victor PL 25133First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVP-6296First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | RCA RVP-6296First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | New Zealand | RCA VPL1 7210First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | RCA Victor 38-620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PL 25133 / RCA PL 25133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | RCA Victor PL 25133First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5133 / RCA International NL 25133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | UK | RCA Victor PL 25133LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Restless
- A2Here Come The Clowns
- A3Run Home Girl
- A4Let Love Speak For Itself
- B1No Place To Go
- B2Mario
- B3Relax
- B4Feel Like Dying
- B5On With The Show
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Misplaced Ideals are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Misplaced Ideals are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Misplaced Ideals first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, France, Italy and more. One of them is RCA Victor PL 25133.
How do I tell if my copy of Misplaced Ideals is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL 25133, VPL1 7210, RVP-6296, 38-620) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PL 52133-A-1E A1 S M and PL 52133-B-1E A3 J N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Misplaced Ideals 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.
