Finland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2244
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2244 A FXRunout, side A
V 2244 B FXRunout, side B
Steve HillageFor To Next
Vinyl pressings
For To Next
by Steve Hillage · 1982
12 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectroElectronicRock
For To Next was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 For To Next
4 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 302.174
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
302172 A MPOSide A Etched
302172 B MPOSide B Etched
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2244
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2244
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V2244 ASide A runout, engraved
V2244 BSide B runout, engraved
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Finland | Virgin V2244First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Virgin 302.174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Virgin V 2244First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Virgin V2244First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 204 967 / Virgin 204 967-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Finland | Virgin Music V2244LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Virgin 612905LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Virgin XD-301.894LP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V2244LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Virgin 204967LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | Virgin V2244LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin V 2244 / Virgin OVED 123LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1These Uncharted Lands5:36
- A2Kamikaze Eyes4:50
- A3Alone5:19
- A4Anthems For The Blind4:28
- B1Bright Future5:08
- B2Frame By Frame5:52
- B3Waiting5:23
- B4Glory6:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of For To Next are there?
12 vinyl pressings of For To Next are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was For To Next first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Finland, France, Italy, New Zealand. One of them is Virgin V2244.
How do I tell if my copy of For To Next is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2244, 302.174, V 2244) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2244 A FX and V 2244 B FX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is For To Next 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.
