US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 0-96850
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-47534A Side label
ST-DM-47537B Side label
ShannonUrgent
Vinyl pressings
Urgent
by Shannon · 1985
13 pressings4 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Urgent 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Urgent
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage DMD 890
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STDM-47534-1 1-3 SP-PR Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :^)A-Side Runout Etching
STDM-47537-1 1-2 SP-PR Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :^)B-Side Runout Etching
SRC MASTERED BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORKRunout Stamp Each Side
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage 7-99602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · AR
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mirage DMD 890
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STDM-47534-2 QB-20900-2 SLMΔ9180 1-1 Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :^) SRC MASTERED BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORKRunout A-Side
STDM-47537-2 QB-20900-2 SLMΔ9180 1-1 Hᴇʀbɪᴇ Jʀ :^) SRC MASTERED BY FRANKFORD WAYNE NEW YORKRunout B-Side
ST-DM-47534-ARLabel A
ST-DM-47537-ARLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | Emergency Records 120·19·017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Bellaphon 120-19-017First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Club JABX 20First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Club JABXDJ 20First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Club JAB 20First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Mirage DMD 890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 0-96850First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 7-99602First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 7-99602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Mirage ST-DM.4153412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Mirage 7-99602First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mirage DMD 890First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Mirage SPEC-189112", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AUrgent (Vocal/Long Version)5:14
- BUrgent (Long Dub Version)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Urgent are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Urgent are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Urgent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Germany. One of them is Mirage 0-96850.
How do I tell if my copy of Urgent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-96850, 7-99602, DMD 890, JABX 20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-DM-47534 and ST-DM-47537. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Urgent 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.
