Vinyl pressings
by Talk Talk · 1986
Living In Another 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.
28 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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.
12EMI 5551 A-1U-1-1-X1Side A runout stamped, variant 1
12EMI 5551 B-1U-1-1-X1Side B runout stamped, variant 1
12EMI 55551 A-2U-1-1-x1Side A runout stamped, variant 2
12EMI 55551 B-2U-1-1 - 1Side B runout stamped, variant 2
EMI 5551 A-2U-1- 1 ⇀ x1Runout A
EMI 5551 B-4U-1- 1 ⇀ x1Runout B
EMI 5551 A - 3U - 1 - 1 - X1Side A runout
EMI 5551 B - 4U - 1 - 1 - X1Side B runout
12 EMIX 5551 A-1U-1-1Runout side A, stamped
12 EMIX 5551 B-1U-1-1-2Runout side B, stamped
12EMIX 5551ALabel side A
12EMIX 5551BLabel side B
EMIP+5551+ARunout side A, variant 1
EMIP+5551+BRunout side B, variant 1
EMIP+5551+A ORLAKERunout side A, variant 2
EMIP+5551+B ORLAKERunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI EMI.1709 / EMI EMI-1709First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Benelux | EMI 006 20 1086 7 / EMI 1A 006-20 1086 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI 060 20 1111 6 / EMI 1C K 060 20 1111 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | EMI 1567186First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI 2010867First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | EMI 156718612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Germany | EMI Electrola 1C K 060-20 1134 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | EMI 1C 016-20 1086 7 / EMI 1C 016 20 1086 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | EMI 2010867 / EMI 1C 016-20 1086 77", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | EMI Electrola 201134612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 14 2011116First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 06 2010867First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | EMI 06 2010867First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI 1A K060-20 1111 6 / EMI K060 20 1111 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 111First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
32 vinyl pressings of Living In Another World are listed here, from 14 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is EMI 12EMI 5551, released March 3, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12EMI 5551, EMI 5551, 12 EMI X 5551, EMI P5551) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12EMI 5551 A-1U-1-1-X1 and 12EMI 5551 B-1U-1-1-X1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
