Vinyl pressings
by The Christians · 1987
Ideal World (Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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.
IS 347 A // 2 ∇ 420 C 1 ' 1Runout stamped side A variant 1
IS 347 B // 1 ∇ 420 C 1 y 1 TY1 1Runout stamped side B variant 1
IS 347 A // 2 ▽ 420 CRunout stamped side A variant 2
IS 347 B // 2 ▽ 420 C TY1Runout stamped side B variant 2
12 IS 347-ASide A label
12 IS 347-BSide B label
IS 347 A / 2 ∇ 420 C 1 ' 1Runout stamped side A
IS 347 B / 1 ∇ 420 C TY1Runout stamped side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Island Records K-476First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Not On Label DJ 97072First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Island Records 97073First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 594First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 609 594-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Island Records IS 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Island Records ISS 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609594First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 109594 / Island Records 1A 109594First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 347 / Island Records IS347First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 12 IS347 / Island Records 12 IS 347First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records 10 IS 347First year10" | 10" |
| 1987 | UK | Island Records IS 347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Zimbabwe | Island Records ISS 347First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
14 vinyl pressings of Ideal World (Remix) are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records IS 347.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS 347, 12 IS347, 10 IS 347, K-476) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IS 347 A // 2 ∇ 420 C 1 ' 1 and IS 347 B // 1 ∇ 420 C 1 y 1 TY1 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.
