Vinyl pressings
by The Christians · 1988
Harvest For The World was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
12 IS 395 A-1U-1- 1Side A Runout, Stamped Variant 1
12I S 395 B-2U-1- 1Side B Runout, Stamped Variant 1
DB. TapeOneSide A Runout, Etched Variant 1
121 S395 A-2U-1-1 JASide A Runout, Stamped & etched Variant 2
I5 395 A-1 MT1 DAMONT JA IA-side runout
I2̶ 5 395 B-1 MT1 DAMONTB-side runout
IS 395-ASide A label
IS 395-BSide B label
IS 395 A/2 JA [SNA logo]Side A runout variant 1
IS - 395 - B/2 [SNA logo]Side B runout variant 1
IS 395 A/2 2 [SNA logo] JASide A runout variant 2
IS - 395 B/2 2 [SNA logo]Side B runout variant 2
12-15 395 A-1 DAMONT JASide A runout, variation 1
12-15 395 B-1 MT1 DAMONTSide B runout, variation 1
12 15 395 A-1 MT1 DAMONT JASide A runout, variation 2
12-15 395 B-1 MT1 DAMONT GSide B runout, variation 2
IS 395 A1 JAC DAMONTA-side runout
IS 395 B1 MT1 DAMONTB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Island Records K 632First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 611 758First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Island Records 111 758First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Island Records 111 758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Greece | Island Records VG 4018-ZFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 611 758First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 1A 111758First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Island Records 611 758 / Island Records 3A 611758First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 395 / Island Records 121 S 395First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records IS 395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records IS 395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records 12IS DJ 395First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records 121 S 395 / Island Records 12 IS 395First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Island Records IS 395First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Island Records DS-230 / Island Records 12 IS 39512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
15 vinyl pressings of Harvest For The World are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 395.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 395, IS 395, 121 S 395, 12IS DJ 395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 395 A-1U-1- 1 and 12I S 395 B-2U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
