Vinyl pressings
by Sarah Brightman · 1985
Pie Jesu was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
20 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
WEBBER 1 A-1U-1-2 37 ARUNRun-out area A-side - Variant 1
WEBBER 1 B-1U-1-2 23Run-out area B-side - Variant 1
WEBBER 1 A-1U-1-1-x1 ARUNRun-out area A-side - Variant 2
WEBBER 1 B-1U-1-1-7Run-out area B-side - Variant 2
WEBBER 1 A-1U-1-3-4 ARUNRunout side A
WEBBER 1 B-1U-1-2-5Runout side B
WEBBER 1ALabel A-side
WEBBER 1BLabel B-side
2005537-A2-C CRunout side A (stamped)
2005537-B4-C CRunout side B (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | His Master's Voice EA.1481First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI EA 1481First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | His Master's Voice ED.105First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | EMI 1C006 200553 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | His Master's Voice 1C K 060 20 0554 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | EMI WEBBER 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | La Voce Del Padrone 06 2005537First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Angel Records EAC-17001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Angel Records C14-101First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Angel Records B5467 / Toshiba EMI LtdFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 935First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | A Voz Do Dono 2005537First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | EMI 006-200553 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | His Master's Voice WEBBER 1 / His Master's Voice 006 20 0553 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | His Master's Voice 12WEBBER 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
20 vinyl pressings of Pie Jesu are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is His Master's Voice WEBBER 1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WEBBER 1, 12WEBBER 1, 12 Webber 1, B-5467) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WEBBER 1 A-1U-1-2 37 ARUN and WEBBER 1 B-1U-1-2 23. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
