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Strange Times

by The Chameleons · 1986

14 pressings7 countriesNew WaveEtherealIndie RockRock

Strange Times 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.

How to spot a first pressing of Strange Times

11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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.

Europe

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records 924 119-1
Format
LP, Album · Pink Framed Cover
Runout / matrix

R/S A 924119-1-A5 △13746 1̶-̶3̶ GHS-24119-A-DMM-SH1 B-24829 SH1 2 FOLLOW NO-ONE .... O-25 I SP GER SterlingSound-GeorgeMarinoSide A, runout Variant 1

R/S A 924119-1-B3 SPO-1 SM1-1 U̶K̶ ̶1̶-̶2̶ △13746-X GHS-24119-B-DMM-SH1 B-24830 SH1 2 .... LEAD YOURSELF AL-SP SP-GER U̶K̶ SterlingSoundSide A+, runout Variant 1

R/S A 924119-1-A4 △13746 1̶-̶3̶ GHS-24119-A-DMM-SH1 B-24829 SH1 2 FOLLOW NO-ONE .... O-25 I SP GER SterlingSound-GeorgeMarinoSide A, runout Variant 2

R/S A 924119-1-B3 SPO-1 SM1-1 U̶K̶ ̶1̶-̶2̶ △13746-X GHS-24119-B-DMM-SH1 B-24830 SH1 2 .... LEAD YOURSELF AL-SP SP-GER U̶K̶ SterlingSoundSide A+, runout Variant 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records GHS 24119
Format
LP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · Allied Pressing; Allied Pressing
Runout / matrix

△13746 1-1 GHS-2̶24119-A - DMM-SH1 B-24829-SH1 Follow No-One---- Sterling Sound - GeorgeMARinoSide A runout, etched, variant 1

1-1 △13746-X GHS-2̶24119 -B- DMM-SH1 B-24830-SH1 -----LEAD YOURSELF Sterling SoundSide B runout, etched, variant 1

#2-GHS-2̶24119CA̶ - DMM-SH1 B-25205-#2-SH1 Sterling Sound 1-1 △14146Side C runout, etched, variant 1

#2-GHS-2̶-24119DB̶ - DMM-SH1 Sterling Sound B-25206-#2-SH1 △14146-X 2-2̶1Side D runout, etched, variant 1

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records GHS 24119
Format
LP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · SRC Pressing
Runout / matrix

GHS-2̶24119-A - DMM-SH1 B-24829-SH1 FOLLOW No-OnE---- SP 0-1 Sterling Sound - GeorgeMARino AL-SP △13746 1-2Variant 1 runout A

GHS-2̶24119 -B- DMM-SH1 B-24830-SH1 -----LEAD YOURSELF AL-SP Sterling Sound 1-2 △13746-XVariant 1 runout B

#2-GHS-2̶24119CA̶ - DMM-SH1 AL-SP 1-3 B-25205-#2-SH1 △14146 Sterling SoundVariant 1 runout C

#2-GHS-2̶-24119DB̶ - DMM-SH1 SP O 2 B-25206-#2-SH1 △14146-X 2-3 Sterling Sound AL-SPVariant 1 runout D

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Canada

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records XGHS 24119
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

XGHS-𝟸̷24119-A-DMM-SH1 B̶-2̶4̶8̶2̶9̶-S̶H̶1̶ FOLLOW No-OnE---- MA-2 CAN. Sterling Sound-GeorgeMARINO DM-2 2-2 △1̶3̶7̶4̶6̶Side A runout

△1̶3̶7̶4̶6̶-X̶ R̶E̶C̶1̶ X̶G̶H̶S̶-2̶2̶4̶1̶1̶9̶-B̶- DMM-SH1 DM-8 B̶-2̶4̶8̶3̶0̶-S̶H̶1̶ ----- LEAD YOURSELF XGHS 24119 A+ R̶E̶C̶ 1̶ S̶t̶e̶r̶l̶i̶n̶g̶ S̶o̶u̶n̶d̶ CANADA 1-5Side B runout

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Canada

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records XGHS 24119
Format
LP, Album, LP, Limited Edition
Runout / matrix

∆13746 1-1 GHS-(2 scratched over)24119-A - DMM-SH1 B-24829-SH1 (scratched out) .....Lead Yourself-XGHS 24119 Follow No-One---- Sterling Sound - GeorgeMArino-XGHS-24119-A-DMM-SHI- B-24829-SHI (scratched out) Following No-One.... MA-2 CAN.Etching Side A

∆13746 1-1 GHS-(2 scratched over)24119-A - DMM-SH1 B-24829-SH1 (scratched out) .....Lead Yourself-XGHS 24119 A+-Sterling Sound (scratched out) Rec I CanadaEtching Side A+

#2-GHS-224119CA-DMM -SHI XGHS-24119-A-Record Two-Sterling SoundEtching Side A RECORD TWO

#2-GHS-24119D-DMM-SHI-XGHS-24119-A+ Record Two-Sterling SoundEtching Side A+ RECORD TWO

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Canada

1986
Label and catalog number
Geffen Records XGHS 24119
Format
LP, Album, Limited Edition
Runout / matrix

XGHS-2̶24119-A-DMM-SHI B-24829-SHI Follow No- OnE---- MA-2 CAN SterlingSound-GeorgeMarino DM-:2-2Runout Side A etched, variant 1 (∆13746 B-24829 SHI) scratched

XGHS 24119 A+ RECvI ----- LEAD YOUSELF DM: CANADA 1-SREC.I ∆13746-X GHS-24119-B-DMM-SHI B-24830 SHIRunout Side A+ etched, variant 1 (∆13746-X GHS-24119-B-DMM-SHI B-24830 SHI ) scratched

XGHS-24119-A- RECORD TWO 1-4 ∆14146 Sterling Sound DM-3 CANADA #2-GHS-2̶24119CA̶ DMM-SHI B-2505-#2-SHIRunout Side A record 2 etched, variant 1 (∆14146 B-2505-#2-SHI) scratched

XGHS-24119-A+ RECORD TWO. 2-4 SterlingSound DM-4CANADA #2-GHS-2̶24119DA̶ DMM-SHI B-25206 #2-SHI ∆14146 XRunout Side A+ record 2 etched, variant 1 (∆14146 B-25026-#2-SHI) scratched

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986CanadaGeffen Records XGHS 24119First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986CanadaGeffen Records XGHS 24119First yearLP, Album, LP, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, LP, Limited Edition · Limited
1986CanadaGeffen Records XGHS 24119First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited
1986EuropeGeffen Records 924 119-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986GermanyGeffen Records 924 119-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986GermanyGeffen Records 924 119-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986GermanyGeffen Records 924 119-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986SpainGeffen Records 924 119-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USGeffen Records GHS 24119First yearLP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited
1986USGeffen Records GHS 24119First yearLP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · LimitedLP, Album, LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited
1986USA & CanadaGeffen Records GHS 24119First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
2020s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2022UKMoochin' About MOOCHIN36LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition, Stereo
2024UKBlue Apple Music BAMLP25LP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, 45 RPM, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl
2024UKBlue Apple Music BAMLP25LP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · LimitedLP, 45 RPM, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Special Edition, Stereo, 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited

Tracklist

  1. A1Mad Jack3:55
  2. A2Caution7:46
  3. A3Tears (Original Arrangement)5:05
  4. A4Soul In Isolation7:28
  5. A+1Swamp Thing5:56
  6. A+2Time / The End Of Time5:41
  7. A+3Seriocity3:00
  8. A+4In Answer4:54
  9. A+5Childhood4:39
  10. A+6I'll Remember3:39

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Strange Times are there?

14 vinyl pressings of Strange Times are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 2024.

When was Strange Times first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Geffen Records 924 119-1.

How do I tell if my copy of Strange Times is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 924 119-1, GHS 24119, XGHS 24119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S A 924119-1-A5 △13746 1̶-̶3̶ GHS-24119-A-DMM-SH1 B-24829 SH1 2 FOLLOW NO-ONE .... O-25 I SP GER SterlingSound-GeorgeMarino and R/S A 924119-1-B3 SPO-1 SM1-1 U̶K̶ ̶1̶-̶2̶ △13746-X GHS-24119-B-DMM-SH1 B-24830 SH1 2 .... LEAD YOURSELF AL-SP SP-GER U̶K̶ SterlingSound. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Strange Times 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.

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