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Vinyl pressings

Thinking Of You

by The Colourfield · 1985

15 pressings8 countriesIndie PopNew WavePop RockVocal

Thinking Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Thinking Of You

15 pressings came out in 1985, 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.

UK

January 1985
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis COLF 3
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
Runout / matrix

COLF 3A//∇1 420 V 11 19 1 ARunout A

COLF3B//1∇420 W 12 6 1Runout B

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UK

January 1985
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis COLF X3
Format
12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

COLF X 3 A // 1 V 1 1 10Runout side A, variant 1

COLF X 3 B // 1 V 1 1 9Runout side B, variant 1

COLF X 3 A // 1 V 1 1 5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2

COLF X 3 B // 1 V 1 1 6Runout side B, stamped, variant 2

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UK

January 1985
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis COLF D3Chrysalis COLFD 3
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
Runout / matrix

COLF 3 B▽1 420W 1 1 9 1Side A, stamped, 'B' etched over

A COLF 3 A▽1 420 V 1 1 8 1Side B, stamped, 'A' etched over

COLFD 3 A▽1 420 V 1 1 6 1Side C, stamped

COLFD 3 B▽1 420 V 1 1 6 1Side D, stamped

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Chrysalis COLF 3
Format
7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
Runout / matrix

COLF3B/14▽20W 12 12A-side runout, stamped - variation 1

A COLF 3A/1▽420V 14 1B-side runout, stamped - variation 1

COLF3B/1▽420W 1 1 4 1A-side runout, stamped - variation 2

A COLF 3A1▽ 420 V 14 9 1B-side runout, stamped - variation 2

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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 15 vinyl pressings

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

1980s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985AustraliaChrysalis K-9632First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985EuropeChrysalis 107 166First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985IrelandChrysalis COLF 3First year7", Single7", Single
1985ItalyChrysalis CHS 370First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Stereo
1985ItalyChrysalis CHS 370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1985New ZealandChrysalis K 9632First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1985SpainChrysalis CHSC-2822First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985SpainChrysalis CHSC-2822First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo
1985SpainChrysalis CHS-2822First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985UKChrysalis COLF 3First year7", Single, 45 RPM7", Single, 45 RPM
1985UKChrysalis COLF X3First year12", 45 RPM, Advance12", 45 RPM, Advance
1985UKChrysalis COLF 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985UKChrysalis COLF X3First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1985UKChrysalis COLF D3 / Chrysalis COLFD 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985JapanChrysalis WWS-17527First year7", Single, Promo · Promo7", Single, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AThinking Of You3:24
  2. BMy Wild Flame4:14

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Thinking Of You are there?

15 vinyl pressings of Thinking Of You are listed here, from 8 countries.

When was Thinking Of You first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Chrysalis COLF 3, released January 1985.

How do I tell if my copy of Thinking Of You is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COLF 3, COLF X3, COLF D3, K-9632) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, COLF 3A//∇1 420 V 11 19 1 A and COLF3B//1∇420 W 12 6 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Thinking Of You 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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