Vinyl pressings
by Siouxsie & The Banshees · 1985
Cities In Dust 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.
22 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 9 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.
SHE 9 A//2▽420 H 1 1 5 TownHouseSide A runout
SHE 9 B//2▽420 H 1 1 2 TownHouseSide B runout
SHE + 9 + A3 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKEA-side runout, etched.
SHE + 9 + B3 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKEB-side runout, etched.
SHEX+9+A3 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKESide A runout
SHEX+9+B3 TOWNHOUSE ORLAKESide B runout
SHEX 9 A // 2▽420 H 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
SHEX 9 B // 1▽420 H 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
SHEX 9 A // 1▽420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
SHEX 9 B // 2▽420 H 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
SHE 9 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 TownHouseSide A runout - variant 1
SHE 9 B // 2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 4 TownHouseSide B runout - variant 1
SHE 9 A // 2 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 TownHouseSide A runout - variant 2
SHE 9 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 1 1 TownHouseSide B runout - variant 2
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 | Canada | Polydor PEP 331 / Wonderland PEP 331First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Polydor POLS 113First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Wonderland 883 473-1 / Polydor 883 473-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 473-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Polydor SHE 9 / Wonderland SHE 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 473-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3741First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8414First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 473-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Wonderland SHEX 9 / Polydor SHEX 9First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Wonderland SHE 9 / Polydor SHE 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor SHEX 9 DJ / Polydor 883 473-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records 0-20399 / Geffen Records 9 20399-0 AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records 0-20399 / Geffen Records 9 20399-0 AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | US | Geffen Records 0-20399 / Geffen Records 9 20399-0 AFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
26 vinyl pressings of Cities In Dust are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Germany, Canada and more. One of them is Wonderland SHEG 9, released October 18, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHEG 9, SHE 9, SHEX 9, SHEX 9 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHE 9 A//2▽420 H 1 1 5 TownHouse and SHE 9 B//2▽420 H 1 1 2 TownHouse. 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.
