UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Bridge Of Spies
by T'Pau · 1987
36 pressings20 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Bridge Of Spies was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Bridge Of Spies
23 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 15 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP 8Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP 8A-3C-1-1-X DDSide A runout stamped, variant 1
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-1-3 - X1Side B runout stamped, variant 1
SRNLP 8A-3C-1-1-1 DDSide A runout stamped, variant 2
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-3-Side B runout stamped, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP 8Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP 8 A-2U-1-7-1Side A runout variant 1
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-1-6-Side B runout variant 1
SRNLP 8 A-2U-1-9-Side A runout variant 2
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-12-Side B runout variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP 8Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP 8 A-2U-1-5-16Side A runout
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-4-T1Side B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP 8Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · TOWNHOUSE
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP 8 A-4-1-1- TOWNHOUSESide A runout
SRNLP 8 B-1U-1-12-Side B runout
Australia
October 26, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN LP8
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SRNLP-8ARunout Side 1, etched
SRNLP-8B-3Runout Side 2, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VL 2414 / Siren VL 2414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin VL 2414 / Siren VL 2414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 208 414 / Siren 208 414First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 208 414 / Siren 208 414First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 70589First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 36 228-5 / Sonocord 36 228-5LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 15 338 7 / Virgin 208414-630LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50316 / Siren VG 50316LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50316 / Siren VG 50316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | Siren SRN 8-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Israel | Siren SRN LP 8 / Virgin SRN 8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Siren SRNLP 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin 28VB-1178First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin 28VB-1178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | Virgin LAE-771First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Virgin 7836237 / Universal Music Recordings 7836237LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Heart And Soul4:15
- A2I Will Be With You4:06
- A3China In Your Hand5:06
- A4Friends Like These3:45
- A5Sex Talk4:07
- B1Bridge Of Spies5:23
- B2Monkey House4:24
- B3Valentine3:53
- B4Thank You For Goodbye3:54
- B5You Give Up4:39
- B6China In Your Hand (Reprise)0:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bridge Of Spies are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Bridge Of Spies are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was Bridge Of Spies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Siren SRN LP8.
How do I tell if my copy of Bridge Of Spies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN LP8, SRN LP 8, VL 2414, 208 414) 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 Bridge Of Spies 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.
