UK
March 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 850 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
State Of PlayNatural Colour
Vinyl pressings
Natural Colour
by State Of Play · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesElectroElectronic
Natural Colour was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Natural Colour
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
March 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 850
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 850 12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 850 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 850 12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 608 039Virgin 608 039-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 608039 A-1/2-86S 1Runout Side A, stamped
DM 608039 B-1/2-86S 1Runout Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 039 / Virgin 608 039-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008506First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Virgin 108 039First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 117First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A 108 039First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin F-608.039First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 850 12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 850 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 850 12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 850 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin VS 850First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label VS 8501212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ANatural Colour (Extended Mix)8:05
- B1Natural Colour (Instrumental)5:25
- B2Lost Souls4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Natural Colour are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Natural Colour are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Natural Colour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin VS 850 12, released March 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Natural Colour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 850 12, VS 850, VS 850 12 DJ, VS 850 DJ) 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 Natural Colour 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.