UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records ILPS 9948Island Records 842 268-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9948 A-2U-1-1 TY1Stamped runout, side A
ILPS 9948 B-1U-1-1 TY1Stamped runout, side B
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Vinyl pressings
Colour
by The Christians · 1990
10 pressings10 countriesPop RockDowntempoSynth-popElectronic
Colour was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Colour
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-842 268-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
422 842-268-1-AS-SP
422-842-268-1-BS-SP
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 842 268-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 842 268-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 842 268-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 210 455Island Records 210 455-8
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM210455 A-1/12-89 CRunout side A, variant 1
DM210455 B-1/12-89 C IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM210455 A-1/12-89 C IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM210455 B-1/12-89 C IIRunout 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.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Island Records 842 268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Australia | Island Records 842 268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | Island Records 842 268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records 210 455 / Island Records 210 455-8First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Island Records ILPS 19948First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Island Records 210 455First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Island Records 210 455 / Island Records 5C 210455First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records ILPS 9948 / Island Records 842 268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422-842 268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Zimbabwe | Island Records STARL 5654 / Island Records 842.268-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Man Don't Cry4:45
- A2I Found Out4:30
- A3Greenbank Drive4:24
- A4All Talk4:38
- A5Words7:04
- B1Community Of Spirit5:13
- B2There You Go Again6:01
- B3One More Baby In Black5:39
- B4In My Hour Of Need6:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Colour are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Colour are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Colour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Island Records ILPS 9948.
How do I tell if my copy of Colour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ILPS 9948, 422-842 268-1, 842 268-1, 210 455) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ILPS 9948 A-2U-1-1 TY1 and ILPS 9948 B-1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Colour 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.
