Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS 3624
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Steve GrantRun For Cover
Vinyl pressings
Run For Cover
by Steve Grant · 1984
10 pressings4 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Run For Cover was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Run For Cover
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- ARS Records ARS. 1624ARS Records 1624
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ARS 1624-A1Runout side A
ARS 1624-B1Runout side B
UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 26
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SOHOT 26A2Runout Side A [Etched]
SOHOT 26B2Runout Side B [Etched]
UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 26
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHO 26
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Scandinavia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Record Shack Records SOHOT 26
- Format
- 12", Single
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS 3624First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Belgium | ARS Records ARS. 1624 / ARS Records 1624First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Record Shack Records SOHOT 26First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Record Shack Records SOHO 26First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | ARS Records RSX 116First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Record Shack Records RSS 116First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHO 26First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 26First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT 26First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Record Shack Records SOHOT2612", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ARun For Cover8:05
- BRun For Cover (Instr.)8:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Run For Cover are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Run For Cover are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Run For Cover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Belgium, UK, Scandinavia, South Africa. One of them is ARS Records ARS 3624.
How do I tell if my copy of Run For Cover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARS 3624, ARS. 1624, SOHOT 26, SOHO 26) 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 Run For Cover 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.