Vinyl pressings
by Sparks · 1985
Change 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.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
LON 69 A // 1 ▽420 R ARUNRunout, stamped/etched, side A
LON 69 B // 1 ▽420 R 1 1Runout, stamped, side B
ZPMSC 10724Label Side A
ZPMSC 10725Label Side B
LON 69 A // 1 ▽420 R ARUNRunout, stamped/etched, side A
LON 69 B // 1 ▽420 R 1 1Runout, stamped, side B
ZPMSC 10724Label side A
ZPMSC 10725Label side B
MX-64325on label
MX-64326on label
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 | Australasia | London Records 882 066-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882 066-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 882066-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 6.14439 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 6.14439 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | London Records 882 066-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Single | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONDX 69First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | London Records 882 066-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 69First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 69First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Change are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Portugal, Australasia, France and more. One of them is London Records LON 69, released July 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 69, LONX 69, LONDX 69, 882 066-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 69 A // 1 ▽420 R ARUN and LON 69 B // 1 ▽420 R 1 1. 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.
