Vinyl pressings
by Starpoint · 1985
Restless 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.
10 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.
STERLING STE 60424 A 2 1-1 [SRC Logo]A-Side runout, variant 1
STERLING STE 60424 B 2 1-1 [SRC Logo]B-Side runout, variant 1
STERLING STE 60424 A Z 1-15M1-1 [SRC Logo]A-Side runout, variant 2
STERLING STE 60424 B Z 1-15M1-5 [SRC Logo]B-Side runout, variant 2
STE 60424 A 2 1-2 SP-AR B-21650-A2 △10254 0- STERLING SRCRunout A, etched, exc. STERLING SRC, stamped
STE 60424 B 2 1-2 SP-AR B-21651-B2 △10254-X 0-SMI-1 STERLING SRCRunout B, etched, exc. STERLING SRC, stamped
60424-1Labels A & B
ST-E-60424-1-A-ARA-Side Label
ST-E-60424-1-A-SPSide One Label
ST-E-60424-1-B-SPSide Two 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 | Canada | Elektra 96 0424-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 960 424-1 / Elektra EKT 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Elektra 960 424-1 / Elektra EKT 11First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Elektra P-13247First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Elektra 604241First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Elektra EKT 11 / Elektra 960 424-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 60424-1 / Elektra 9 60424-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 60424-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra E1 60424 / Elektra E1-60424First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 60424-1 / Elektra 9 60424-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Restless are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Elektra 60424-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 60424-1, E1 60424, EKT 11, 96 0424-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING STE 60424 A 2 1-1 [SRC Logo] and STERLING STE 60424 B 2 1-1 [SRC Logo]. 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.
