UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VST 1006 A-1U-1-1- DD TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A, stamped, etched runout
VST 1006 B-1U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE DMMSide B, stamped, etched runout
Vinyl pressings
Oh Patti
by Scritti Politti · 1988
23 pressings11 countriesSynth-popBalladElectronicPop
Oh Patti was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Oh Patti
23 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTP 1006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster
- Runout / matrix
VST 1006 A41U-1-1- DD TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A
VST 1006 B41U-1-1- DDRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1006 A-1U-1-3Side A
VS 1006 B-2U-1-3Side B
VS 1006 ASide A Label
VS 1006 BSide B Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSX 1006Virgin VS 1006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
VS 1006 A-1U-1-2 TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A runout
VS 1006 B-1U-1-3 TOWNHOUSE DMMSide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1006
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1006 A-1 U-1Q6 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout stamped side A, TOWNHOUSE DMM etched variant 1
VS 1006 B-1 U-1Q1 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout stamped side B, TOWNHOUSE DMM etched variant 1
VS 1006 A-2U-1-Q1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout stamped side A, TOWNHOUSE DMM etched variant 2
VS 1006 B-2U-1-Q1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DRunout stamped side B, TOWNHOUSE DMM etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1006First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1988 | Australia | Virgin VS1006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 92 77107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 109 823 / Virgin 109 823-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 823 / Virgin 609 823-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90428First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1006First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VINX 203First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45263First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Virgin VJS-7018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Virgin VJS-7018First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VS 745First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1006First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTP 1006First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AOh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy) (12" Version)6:32
- B1Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy)4:21
- B2Oh Patti (Instrumental)4:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oh Patti are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Oh Patti are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Oh Patti first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Italy, Australasia and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1006.
How do I tell if my copy of Oh Patti is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1006, VSTP 1006, VS 1006, VSX 1006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1006 A-1U-1-1- DD TOWNHOUSE DMM and VST 1006 B-1U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oh Patti 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.
