UK
September 28, 1983- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5433
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5433 A-2U-1-1-1Side A runout
FB 7 x 1 L̶P̶F̶B̶Side B runout
EMI 5433 B-1U-1-1-1Side C runout
FB 7 x 1 L̶P̶F̶B̶Side D runout
Vinyl pressings
Such A Shame
by Talk Talk · 1983
34 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Such A Shame was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Such A Shame
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | EMI EMI 5433First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | Benelux | EMI 1A 006-20011977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | EMI America B-82157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1C 006 20011977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | EMI 20011977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | EMI 20011977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | EMI 20011977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | EMI 20011977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI 06 20011977", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI 06 20011977", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 54337", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD3412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 44567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI 052 20 0095 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI 006 20011977", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASuch A Shame (12" Mix)6:54
- B1Such A Shame5:43
- B2Again, A Game...Again4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Such A Shame are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Such A Shame are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Such A Shame first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is EMI EMI 5433, released September 28, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Such A Shame is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 5433) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMI 5433 A-2U-1-1-1 and FB 7 x 1 L̶P̶F̶B̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Such A Shame 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.
