Vinyl pressings
by Spandau Ballet · 1986
Through The Barricades was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
SPANST 1 A1Side A runout, variant 1
SPANST 1 B1Side B runout, variant 1
SPANST 1 A1 G ASide A runout, variant 2
SPANST 1 B1 1 A CSide B runout, variant 2
6⃥5⃥0⃥1⃥0⃥3⃥-⃥7⃥ A2 SPANS 1 A2 2 DSide A runout stamped/etched, variant 1
6⃥5⃥0⃥1⃥0⃥3⃥-⃥7⃥ SPANS 1 B1 DSide B runout etched, variant 1
6⃥5⃥0⃥1⃥0⃥3⃥-⃥7⃥ SPANS 1 A2 DSide A runout stamped, variant 2
SPANS-1-B3Side B runout etched, variant 2
SPANST 1 A1A-side runout, stamped
SPANST 1 B1B-side runout, stamped
SPANS T1AB-side label (other side)
SPANS T1BB-side label (this side)
SPANS+P+1+A ORLAKESide A
SPANS+P+1+B ORLAKESide B
SPANST1A1 A 650103 6 A1A
SPANST1B1 A 650103 6 B1B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | CBS ASS-8418First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 12220First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 3491First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic IE4-3004First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS CBS 650103 6 / CBS 650103 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS 650103 7 / CBS CBS 650103 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | CBS 650103 7 / CBS CBS 650103 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Reformation SPANS 1 / Chrysalis SPANS 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | CBS CBS 650103 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | CBS BA 3491First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | CBS CS-10162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | CBS 650103 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS CBS 650103 6 (SS)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | CBS CBS 650103-7 / CBS CBS 650103 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
27 vinyl pressings of Through The Barricades are listed here, from 12 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS SPANS T1, released October 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPANS T1, SPANS 1, SPANS P1, SPANS Q1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPANST 1 A1 and SPANST 1 B1. 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.
