Europe
May 20, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 512-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
8485121 A-1J-1- JARunout area side A
8485121 B-1J-1-Runout area side B
Soft CellMemorabilia - The Singles
Vinyl pressings
Memorabilia - The Singles
by Soft Cell · 1991
11 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Memorabilia - The Singles was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Memorabilia - The Singles
10 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 512-1Some Bizzare 848 512-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
848 512 1 S1 = 1 670 06 1110Runout side A, variant 1
848 512 1 S2 = 1 670 06 119Runout side B, variant 1
848 512 1 S1 = 1 670 06 11 7Runout side A, variant 2
848 512 1 S2 = 1 670 06 11 5Runout side B, variant 2
Greece
May 20, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 512-1Some Bizzare 848 512-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Portugal
May 20, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PolyGram 848 512-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 848 512-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
848512-1 1 02 P 1991A-side runout
848512-1 2 01 ℗ 1991B-side runout
Czech And Slovak Federative Republic
1991- Label and catalog number
- Popron 50 133-1Mercury 50 133-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | Mercury 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Czech And Slovak Federative Republic | Popron 50 133-1 / Mercury 50 133-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 848 512-1 / Some Bizzare 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | France | Mercury 848 512-1 / Some Bizzare 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Spain | Mercury 848 512-1 AG / Some Bizarre Records 848 512-1 AGFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Mercury 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Greece | Mercury 848 512-1 / Some Bizzare 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Portugal | PolyGram 848 512-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 221880 / Mercury 848 512-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Memorabilia ‘913:58
- A2Tainted Love2:58
- A3Bedsitter3:38
- A4Torch4:09
- A5What3:10
- A6Say Hello Wave Goodbye ‘915:23
- B1Where The Heart Is4:35
- B2I Feel Love5:49
- B3Tears Run Rings5:43
- B4A Lover Spurned5:39
- B5Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memorabilia - The Singles are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Memorabilia - The Singles are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was Memorabilia - The Singles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, Greece, Portugal, Brazil and more. One of them is Mercury 848 512-1, released May 20, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Memorabilia - The Singles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 848 512-1, 50 133-1, 848 512-1 AG) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8485121 A-1J-1- JA and 8485121 B-1J-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memorabilia - The Singles 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.
