UK
May 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 262 A3 TOWNHOUSE ∴Side A
VS 262 B3 TOWNHOUSE ∴Side B
VS-262-C-2 ( ) NICK W ∴Side C
VS-262.D-1 SA ∴ Cᴊ I ∴Side D
SkidsMasquerade
Vinyl pressings
Masquerade
by Skids · 1979
13 pressings5 countriesNew WavePunkRock
Masquerade was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Masquerade
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 5 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
May 18, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262Virgin VS262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VS.262.A.1 SA. ⋀Side A runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
VS.262.B.1 SA. ⋀Side B runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
VS 262.C.1 SA ⋀Side C runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
VS.262.D.1 SA. ⋀Side D runout, etched / stamped, variant 1
UK
May 18, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS-262-A-3 SA Λ 1 3Runout side A variant 1
VS-262-B-2 NICK ΛRunout side B variant 1
VS-262-A-2 NICKRunout side A variant 2
VS-262-B-2 NICKRunout side B variant 2
UK
May 18, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
VS.262.A.2 3 NICK ∴Runout A etched / stamped / etched / stamped - Variant 1
VS.262.B.2 3 NICK ∴Runout B etched / stamped / etched / stamped - Variant 1
VS 262.C.1 SA 1 1 ∴Runout C etched / stamped - Variant 1
VS.262.D.1 SA. 1 1 ∴Runout D etched / stamped - Variant 1
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS-262-A-4 SASide A Runout, Variant 1
VS-262-B-4 SASide B Runout, Variant 1
VS-262-A-3 SASide A Runout, Variant 2
VS-262-B-3 SASide B Runout, Variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 262
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Unofficial · Purple / Black
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.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Germany | Virgin 100 809 / Virgin 100 809-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Ireland | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Unofficial · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Partially Unofficial · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin K-7541First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262 / Virgin VS262First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 262First year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AMasquerade2:45
- BOut Of Town4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Masquerade are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Masquerade are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Masquerade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Virgin VS 262, released May 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Masquerade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 262, K-7541, 100 809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 262 A3 TOWNHOUSE ∴ and VS 262 B3 TOWNHOUSE ∴. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Masquerade 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.
