Vinyl pressings
by Spandau Ballet · 1985
The Singles Collection 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.
27 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 17 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.
SBTV 1 A // 1▼ 420 TRunout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
SBTV 1 B // 1▼ 420 TRunout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
BilBO.TAPE ONERunout, A & B-sides, etched, variant 1
SBTV 1 A // 1 ▽ 420 T 1 1 1 8Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
SBTV1A//1▽420 T L 1 5 BILBO.TAPE ONERunout side A, variant 1
SBTV1B//2▽420 T L 1 3Runout side B, variant 1
SBTVD 1 A//1▽420 T 1 L 4 JARunout side C, variant 1
SBTVD 1 B//1▽420 T 1 1 6 JARunout side D, variant 1
SBTV 1 A¹ᴿ POUNDA TA1PE MPO A61Runout, A-side, etched, variant 1
SBTV 1 B ¹ X# MPO A61Runout, B-side, etched, variant 1
SBTV 1 A¹s POUNDA TA1PE MPORunout, A-side, etched, variant 2
SBTV 1 B¹s MPORunout, B-side, etched, variant 2
FV-41498-AS-CP2 P(2) STERLINGSide A, etched, exc. STERLING, stamped
FV-41498-BS-CP2 P(2) STERLINGSide B, etched, exc. STERLING, stamped
P(?) FV-41498-AS-CP 2 STERLINGSide A runout, etched ["STERLING" is stamped]
P(?) FV-41498-BS-CP 2 STERLINGSide B runout, etched ["STERLING" is stamped]
FV 41498 ASSide A label
FV 41498 BSSide B label
FV-41498-AS-CP2 XG STERLING C3 P(?) GSide A, etched; STERLING stamped
FV-41498-BS-CC3 D G1 STERLING A1Side B, etched; C STERLING stamped
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 | Argentina | Discos CBS 120-958First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Australasia | Chrysalis RML 52056First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41498First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 428 / Chrysalis 207 428-8First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 826 591-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 826 591-1 / Chrysalis 826591-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 826 591-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 75213First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1498First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1498First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis RML 52056 / Chrysalis BON 007First yearLP, Compilation, 12", Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, 12", Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Philippines | Chrysalis CDL-12071First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Portugal | Chrysalis 636215 / Edisom 636215First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHR-1498 / Chrysalis CHR 1498First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHR-1498 / Chrysalis CHR 1498First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Korea | Chrysalis SBTV 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Chrysalis SBTV 1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Ireland | Chrysalis SBTV1 / Chrysalis SBTV1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis SBTV 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41498LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
40 vinyl pressings of The Singles Collection are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Japan and more. One of them is Chrysalis SBTV 1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SBTV 1, SBTVD 1, FV 41498, PV 41498) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SBTV 1 A // 1▼ 420 T and SBTV 1 B // 1▼ 420 T. 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.
