UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 800 A//2▽420 R ARUNRun-out matrix A-side
POSP 800 B//2▽420RRun-out matrix B-side
Sarah BrightmanThe Phantom Of The Opera
Vinyl pressings
The Phantom Of The Opera
by Sarah Brightman · 1986
22 pressings13 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
The Phantom Of The Opera 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 The Phantom Of The Opera
20 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 800
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 800 A // 1 ▽ 420 R ARUNSide A runout, variant 1
POSPX 800 B // 1 ▽ 420 RSide B runout, variant 1
POSPX 800 A // 1 ▽ 420 R 11 1 ARUNSide A runout, variant 2
POSPX 800 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 11 1Side B runout, variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPP 800
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition · Luminous + carrier bag
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 800
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 800 A//2▽420 R ARUNRun-out matrix A-side stamped/etched
POSP 800 B//2▽420RRun-out matrix B-side stamped
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 702-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 883702-7-88 NP 7562-SP1 1-1 F/W ¢Etched Side A
SRC 883-702-7-88 NP 7562-SP1 1-1 F/W ¢Etched Side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 702-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 883 702-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Polydor 883 702-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor DJP 225First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor 889 668-7DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2304First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 702-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 702-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 702-1 / Polydor 883 702-1 YFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 5DM 0211First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Polydor 883 702-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 883 702-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Polydor TOS 1562First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSPX 800First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Phantom Of The Opera
- BOverture - The Phantom Of The Opera
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Phantom Of The Opera are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Phantom Of The Opera are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was The Phantom Of The Opera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Germany, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 800.
How do I tell if my copy of The Phantom Of The Opera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 800, POSPX 800, POSPP 800, 883 702-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP 800 A//2▽420 R ARUN and POSP 800 B//2▽420R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Phantom Of The Opera 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.
