UK
March 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
SRN 80 A-3U-1-2--Runout stamped side A
SRN 80 B-1U-1-2Runout stamped side B
SRN 80 A 1ULabel side A
SRN 80 B 1ULabel side B
T'PauSex Talk (Live)
Vinyl pressings
Sex Talk (Live)
by T'Pau · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Sex Talk (Live) was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Sex Talk (Live)
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
March 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Siren srn 80Siren SRN 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
SRN 80 A-3U-1-Q1-Runout side A (stamped)
SRN 80 B-1U-1-Q1Runout side B (stamped)
SRN 80 A 1ULabel side A
SRN 80 B 1ULabel side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRN 80Siren srn 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels / Large Center
- Runout / matrix
SRN 80 A-3U-1-Q1-Stamped runout, side A
SRN 80 B-1U-1-Q1Stamped runout, side B
Europe
March 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Siren SRNT 80
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Portugal
April 24, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 505550
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
550505 A 24.04.88 EDISOMRunout stamped side A
550505 B 24.04.88 EDISOMRunout stamped side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 609 900-213Virgin 609 900
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM609900A-1/3-88Runout side A stamped
DM609900B-1/3-88Runout side B stamped
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 609 900-213 / Virgin 609 900First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 109 900 / Virgin 109 900-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Not On LabelFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | Ireland | Siren SRN 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Edisom 405551 / Siren 405551First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRN 80 / Siren srn 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Siren SRNT 80First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRN 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren srn 80 / Siren SRN 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Virgin 505550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASex Talk (Live)4:13
- BMonkey House (Live)4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sex Talk (Live) are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Sex Talk (Live) are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Sex Talk (Live) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Portugal, Ireland. One of them is Siren SRN 80, released March 21, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Sex Talk (Live) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRN 80, srn 80, SRNT 80, 505550) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRN 80 A-3U-1-2-- and SRN 80 B-1U-1-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sex Talk (Live) 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.
