UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista 113 086Arista 113086
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
113086A1 DAMONT JASide A runout
113806B1 DAMONTSide B runout
113 086ASide A label
113 086BSide B label
The ChurchMetropolis
Vinyl pressings
Metropolis
by The Church · 1990
11 pressings5 countriesIndie RockRock
Metropolis 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 Metropolis
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista 613 086
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JA 613086 A-1 DAMONTSide A runout, etched
E 613086B1 DAMONTSide B runout, etched
613 086 ASide A label
613 086 BSide B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS-2027
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS-2027
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC AS-2027-SA-SP1 ARTISAN 1-1Side A runout
SRC AS-2027-SA-SP1 ARTISAN 1-1Side B runout
AS-2027-ASSide A label
AS-2027-ASSide B label
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K 1070Mushroom K1070
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DMX 73111 ®2ARunout side A
DMX 73112 ®2CRunout side B
MX-73111Label side A
MX-73112Label side B
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom X 14757
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
DMX 73555 ®2ASide A runout, etched
DMX 73556 ®2ASide B runout, etched
MX-73555Side A label
MX-73556Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Mushroom K 1070 / Mushroom K1070First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Australia | Mushroom X 14757First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Australia | Mushroom X14766First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Australia | Mushroom K 1070First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Cassette · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Cassette · Limited |
| 1990 | Europe | Arista 113 086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Arista 613086First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Arista 113 086 / Arista 113086 (1A)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Arista 113 086 / Arista 113086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Arista 613 086First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-2027First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-2027First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Metropolis4:44
- A2Monday Morning2:44
- BMuch Too Much3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metropolis are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Metropolis are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Metropolis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Arista 113 086.
How do I tell if my copy of Metropolis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 113 086, 613 086, AS-2027, K 1070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 113086A1 DAMONT JA and 113806B1 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metropolis 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.
