Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP-2710
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SLP-2710-A- Tα PD-CRSide A runout
SLP-2710-B Tα PD-CRSide B runout
SLP-2710 ASide A label, in brackets
SLP-2710 BSide B label, in brackets
Vinyl pressings
Cutting Corners
by Secret Service · 1982
16 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Cutting Corners was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Cutting Corners
14 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Interfusion L 37922
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Young 304.7013
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Attic LAT 1138
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LAT 1138 A QuRunout Side A etched
LAT 1138 B QuRunout Side B etched
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 540027Vogue 540027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
540027 ASide A label and run-out etching
540027 BSide B label and run-out etching
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.25 151Ultraphone 6.25151 YP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6.25 151-01-1Side A
6.25 151-01-2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Interfusion L 37922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Brazil | Young 304.7013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Attic LAT 1138First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Sonet 540027 / Vogue 540027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.25 151 / Ultraphone 6.25151 YPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.25 151 / Ultraphone 6.25151 APFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.25 151 / Ultraphone 6.25151 YPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Epic EPC 25118First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | Italy | Sonet SNTL 12710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Interfusion L 37922First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Portugal | Sonet 606209First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP-2710First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3250First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3250First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Sweden | Sonet SLP-2710LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Russia | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-277LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Over Town4:00
- A2Fire Into Ice3:55
- A3Cutting Corners3:25
- A4Flash In The Night5:13
- A5Cry Softly (Time Is Mourning)3:37
- B1If I Try4:10
- B2Like A Morning Song3:25
- B3When The Dancer You Have Loved Walks Out The Door3:50
- B4Rainy Day Memories3:09
- B5Watching Julietta3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cutting Corners are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Cutting Corners are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1982 and 2025.
When was Cutting Corners first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Sonet SLP-2710.
How do I tell if my copy of Cutting Corners is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SLP-2710, L 37922, 304.7013, LAT 1138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-2710-A- Tα PD-CR and SLP-2710-B Tα PD-CR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cutting Corners 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.
