UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA International U8132TWEA International 258 106-0
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
✶ U-8132(T).A-1 ✶ ⥛ MT DAMONT DRunout side A
✶ U-8132(T).B-1 ✶ ⥛ MT DAMONT DRunout side B
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Vinyl pressings
Spaceballs
by Spinners · 1987
11 pressings3 countriesDiscoElectronic
Spaceballs was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Spaceballs
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA U8132WEA 258 132-7
- Format
- 7"
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STA 52070-DMM-1 Precision JW SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
STA 52071-DMM-1 SP 1-1 Precision JWB-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-52070-SPA-Side Label
ST-A-52071-SPB-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-86678
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89226
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 1066
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-52059-DMM-1 SP 1-1 Precision JRunout side A
ST-DM-52057-52058-DMM-1 SP 1-2 Precision JRunout side B
ST-DM-52059-SPLabel side A
ST-DM-52057-52058-SPLabel side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | WEA International 258 106-0First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 258 132-7 / Wea International 258 132-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | WEA International U8132T / WEA International 258 106-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | WEA U8132 / WEA 258 132-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1066First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89226First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89226First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 0-86678First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1066First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89226First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89226First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASpaceballs (Vocal Long Version)5:45
- B1Spaceballs (Dub Version)3:35
- B2Spaceballs (Schwartz Dub)3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spaceballs are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Spaceballs are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Spaceballs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Europe. One of them is WEA International U8132T.
How do I tell if my copy of Spaceballs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use U8132T, U8132, 7-89226, 0-86678) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✶ U-8132(T).A-1 ✶ ⥛ MT DAMONT D and ✶ U-8132(T).B-1 ✶ ⥛ MT DAMONT D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spaceballs 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.
