US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 015-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Vinyl pressings
Twilight World
by Swing Out Sister · 1986
35 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Twilight World 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 Twilight World
1 pressing came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Mercury 870 015-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | Mercury 880 484-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Mercury 888484-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SWING 212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 24012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 23947", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 484-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 484-112", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Ireland | Mercury SWING 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 484-77", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 484-112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 15PP-69Maxi-Single, 12" | Maxi-Single, 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 15PP-6912", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 484-112", EP, Stereo | 12", EP, Stereo |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mercury EP-MER-8536 / Mercury 888 823-112", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- ATwilight World
- BAnother Lost Weekend
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twilight World are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Twilight World are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1988.
When was Twilight World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US. One of them is Mercury 870 015-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Twilight World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 015-1) 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 Twilight World 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.
