Vinyl pressings
by SPYS · 1982
S·P·Y·S was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
400104-A2runout, side A, stamped
400104-B1runout, side B, stamped
1C 064-400 104 Alabel, side A
1C 064-400 104 Blabel, side B
ST-1-17073-P.9 —◁Side A Runout etched
ST-2-17073-Z5 #2 MASTERDISK HW —◁Side B Runout etched Masterdisk stamped
ST-1-17073-Z6 #2 MASTERDISK HW ─◁Side A Runout Variant 2
ST-2-17073-Z5 #2 MASTERDISK HW ─◁Side B Runout Variant 2
ST-1-17073 • Z-1 • 1 ✲ HW MASTERDISKA side etch, exc • ✲ MASTERDISK stamp
ST-2-17073-Z-2 • 1 ✲ HW MASTERDISKB side etch, exc • ✲ MASTERDISK stamp
ST-1-17073-Z-3 #1 0 MASTERDISK HWSide A
ST-2-17073-Z-3 0 MASTERDISK HWSide B
ST-17073A8097 A (44-4)
ST-17073B8097 B (44-4)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | EMI America 8097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | EMI America ST-17073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | EMI America 1C 064-400 104 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-400 104First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81528First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | EMI America EYS-81528First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | EMI America ST-17073First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | EMI America ST-517073 / EMI America ST 517073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | EMI America ST-17073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | EMI America ST-17073First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Venezuela | EMI America SO-60.005 / EMI America SO-60005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
10 vinyl pressings of S·P·Y·S are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, US, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is EMI America 1C 064-400 104.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-400 104, ST-17073, ST-517073, 8097) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 400104-A2 and 400104-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.
