US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDP 9148
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
The Comsat AngelsIndependence Day
Vinyl pressings
Independence Day
by The Comsat Angels · 1983
15 pressings8 countriesNew WaveRock
Independence Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Independence Day
3 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JDP-9148
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 54X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Jive JIVE 54XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Jive JDP-9148First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Jive JDP 9148First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Jive K-93467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14 055 / Jive 6.14055 AC7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.20284 AE12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Jive 6.14 055 / Jive 6.14055 AC7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Jive JV 5957", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Jive JV 5957", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Jive 145.085 / Jive 145 0857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Jive 151.14312" | 12" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Jive K 9346 / Jive JIVE 547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE S 5412", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE 547", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Jive JIVE T 5412", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIndependence Day3:27
- BIntelligence4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Independence Day are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Independence Day are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Independence Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada. One of them is Jive JDP 9148.
How do I tell if my copy of Independence Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JDP 9148, JDP-9148, JIVE 54X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Independence Day 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.
