UK
January 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6540 A -1U 3 1Side A runout
WIP 6540 B -1U 6 1Side B runout
WIP 6540-ASide A label
WIP 6540-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
The Plastic Age
by The Buggles · 1980
22 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Plastic Age 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 Plastic Age
21 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 12 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
January 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6540 A DJSide A label
WIP 6540 ASide AA label
Canada
January 14, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records FIS 0220
- Format
- 7", Single
Ireland
January 14, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6540 A (Intertwined TB)A-side runout, stamped / etched
WIP 6540 B (Intertwined TB)B-side runout, stamped / etched
Ireland
January 14, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6540
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6540 A (Intertwined TB)A-side runout, stamped / etched
WIP 6540 B (Intertwined TB)B-side runout, stamped / etched
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records K7753Island Records WIP 6540
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Island Records K7753 / Island Records WIP 6540First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Austria | Island Records 101 282 - 100 / Island Records 101 282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Island Records 6172 877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Island Records 6172877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Island Records 6172877First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 101 282 / Island Records 101 282 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 101 282 / Island Records 101 282 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 101 290-000 / Island Records 101 290First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Island Records 101.282 / Island Records 101282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Island Records 101.282 / Island Records 101282First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Island Records K 7753First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Island Records 5006 540First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Ariola 0158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Spain | Island Records A-101282First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Sweden | Island Records WIP 6540First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Plastic Age5:10
- BIsland3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Plastic Age are there?
22 vinyl pressings of The Plastic Age are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Plastic Age first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Island Records WIP 6540, released January 18, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of The Plastic Age is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6540, FIS 0220, K7753, 101 282 - 100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIP 6540 A -1U 3 1 and WIP 6540 B -1U 6 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Plastic Age 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.
