UK
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DIX 5 A-3U-1-1Runout, side A, stamped
DIX 5 B-2U-1-1Runout, side B, stamped
DIX 5 A-3U-1-1Runout, side A, stamped
DIX 5 5 B-1U-1-1
Stephen DuffyThe Ups And Downs
Vinyl pressings
The Ups And Downs
by Stephen Duffy · 1985
14 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
The Ups And Downs 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Ups And Downs
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
April 8, 1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records XID 5
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
May 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 25VB-1031
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records DIX 5Virgin DIX 5
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records VL 2331
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VL-2331A SNB 230 EL DM-6Side A Runout
VL-2331B SNB 230 EL DM-2Side B Runout
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 206 98210 Records 206 982-620
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 206982 A-1/85 S IIRunout side A
DM 206982 B-2/85S IIRunout side B
DM 206 982 ALabel side A
DM 206 982 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | 10 Records DIX 5 / Virgin DIX 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | 10 Records DIX 5 / Virgin DIX 5First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | 10 Records VL 2331First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | 10 Records 206 982 / 10 Records 206 982-620First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | 10 Records 70374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Ireland | 10 Records DIX 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | 10 Records DIX 5First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | 10 Records 25VB-1031First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | 10 Records Ltd. DIX 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | 10 Records 631505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | 10 Records T 206982First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | 10 Records DIX 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | 10 Records XID 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | 10 Records 25VB-1031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss Me3:54
- A2She Makes Me Quiver3:44
- A3A Masterpiece5:36
- A4But Is It Art?3:48
- A5Wednesday Jones2:12
- B1Icing On The Cake5:12
- B2The Darkest Blues3:21
- B3Be There3:30
- B4Believe In Me4:26
- B5The World At Large Alone3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ups And Downs are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Ups And Downs are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was The Ups And Downs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is 10 Records DIX 5, released April 8, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ups And Downs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DIX 5, XID 5, 25VB-1031, VL 2331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DIX 5 A-3U-1-1 and DIX 5 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ups And Downs 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.
