US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Enigma E 1046
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
SSQPlayback
Vinyl pressings
Playback
by SSQ · 1983
10 pressings5 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Playback was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Playback
4 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17114Enigma ST-17114
- Format
- LP, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-17114 Z-1 #1 ER MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A runout
ST-2-17114 Z-8 #1 ER MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B runout
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17114
- Format
- LP, Album
Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong
1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI America ST-17114
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America ST-17114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | EMI America ST-17114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | EMI America ST-17114 / Enigma ST-17114LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | US | Enigma E 1046First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | EMI America ST-17114 / Enigma ST-17114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | India | EMI America ST-17114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | EMI America SLEM-1211LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Strange Disc Records SD-003LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Strange Disc Records SD-003LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2016 | US | Strange Disc Records SD-003LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Synthicide
- A2Jet Town
- A3Big Electronic Beat
- A4Clockwork
- B1Screaming In My Pillow
- B2Anonymous
- B3Walkman On
- B4N'Importe Quoi
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playback are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Playback are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 2016.
When was Playback first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong. One of them is Enigma E 1046.
How do I tell if my copy of Playback is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E 1046, ST-17114) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playback 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.