France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 101398
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
101398 A1 MPPVRunout side A
101398 B1 MPPVRunout side B
101398 ALabel side A
101398 BLabel side B
SpaceTender Force
Vinyl pressings
Tender Force
by Space · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Tender Force was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Tender Force
3 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VATS 3077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
3077 ARunout side A
3077 BRunout side B
VATS 3077-ALabel side A
VATS 3077-BLabel side B
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vogue VATS 3077
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3077 ARunout side A, etched
3077 BRunout side B, etched
VATS 3077-ALabel side A
VATS 3077-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Vogue 101398First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Vogue VATS 3077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Vogue VATS 3077First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | PRT 12P 501612" | 12" |
| 1981 | Germany | Vogue 6.2008112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Vogue 6.13119 / Vogue 6.13 1197" | 7" |
| 1981 | Germany | Vogue 6.13119 / Vogue 6.13 1197", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Vogue MI 30745 / Musart MI 307457", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 12P 501812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | PRT 7P 50187", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATender Force3:49
- BRobbots3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tender Force are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Tender Force are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Tender Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Portugal. One of them is Vogue 101398.
How do I tell if my copy of Tender Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101398, VATS 3077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 101398 A1 MPPV and 101398 B1 MPPV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tender Force 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.
