UK
August 1980- Label and catalog number
- Fiction Records 2383 585
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383585 A\1 F̶I̶X̶ ̶0̶5̶ A//1∇E GOODBYE HALSide A runout, stamped/etched
2383585 B//2∇E DSide B runout, stamped
The AssociatesThe Affectionate Punch
Vinyl pressings
The Affectionate Punch
by The Associates · 1980
15 pressings7 countriesPost-PunkNew WaveRockPop
The Affectionate Punch was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Affectionate Punch
5 pressings came out in 1980, 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
August 1980- Label and catalog number
- Fiction Records 2383 585
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Townhouse
- Runout / matrix
2383585 A//2∇E TH 12 3 TOWNHOUSEA-side, stamped, variant 1
2383585 B//2∇E TH 11 1 TOWNHOUSEB-side, stamped, variant 1
2383585 A//2∇E TH 1 2 1 TOWNHOUSEA-side, stamped, variant 2
2383585 B//2∇E TH 11 3 TOWNHOUSEB-side, stamped, variant 2
Germany
October 1980- Label and catalog number
- Fiction Records 0060.331
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0703 735 S1 0060331 320 1 ERunout side A stamped
0703 735 S2 0060331 320 1 BRunout side b stamped
0060.331 - A (0703.735 S 1)Label side A
0060.331 - B (0703.735 S 2)Label side B
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 585Fiction Records 2383 585
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383585 1Y 1 ℗1980 670 142 03
2383585 2Y 1 ℗1980 670 412 03
France
September 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 585Fiction Records 2383 585
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
POL 160 2383585 1 Y 380 POLYGRAMStamped A side
POL 160 2383585 2 Y 380 POLYGRAMStamped B side
2383 585 1Printed on A side label
2383 585 2Printed on B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 585 / Fiction Records 2383 585First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Fiction Records 2383 585First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Fiction Records 2383 585First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2383 585 / Fiction Records 2383 585First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1980 | Germany | Fiction Records 0060.331First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia | Stunn MLF 432LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Stunn STUNN 006LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Fiction Records FIX 5LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Fiction Records FIXD 5 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Fiction Records SPELP 33 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Fiction Records SPELP 33 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Fiction Records SPELP 33 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | UK | Fiction Records SPELP 33 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 2383 585 / Fiction Records 2383 585LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3739 / Artone Label Group MOVLP3739LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1The Affectionate Punch3:30
- A2Amused As Always4:18
- A3Logan Time4:10
- A4Paper House4:53
- A5Transport To Central5:03
- B1A Matter Of Gender4:29
- B2Even Dogs In The Wild3:21
- B3Would I… Bounce Back3:57
- B4Deeply Concerned3:39
- B5A3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Affectionate Punch are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Affectionate Punch are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 2024.
When was The Affectionate Punch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, France. One of them is Fiction Records 2383 585, released August 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of The Affectionate Punch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 585, 0060.331) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383585 A\1 F̶I̶X̶ ̶0̶5̶ A//1∇E GOODBYE HAL and 2383585 B//2∇E D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Affectionate Punch 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.
