Vinyl pressings
by The Cross · 1987
Cowboys And Indians 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.
12 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
VST 1007 A-1U-1-1-W1Side A, Variant 1
VST 1007 B-1U-1-1-W2Side B, Variant 1
VST 1007 A-1U-1-2-R1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, stamped, Variant 2
VST 1007 B-1U-1-1-?1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, stamped, Variant 2
VS 1007 A-1U-1-1-1H TOWNHOUSE DMM DDSide A
VS 1007 B-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DSide B
VST 1007 A-1U-1-1-Side A
VST 1007 B-1U-1-1-Side B
VS 1007 A-1U-1-2-2 TOWNHOUSE DMM DSide A
VS 1007 B-1U-1-1-5 TOWNHOUSE VS DMM DDSide 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 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1007First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australasia | Virgin VS 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 609 447 / Virgin 609 447-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 447 / Virgin 109 447-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45250First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VST 1007First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VST 1007First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 1007First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS-7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS-7003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
12 vinyl pressings of Cowboys And Indians are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Japan, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1007.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1007, VS 1007, VJS-7003, 609 447) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VST 1007 A-1U-1-1-W1 and VST 1007 B-1U-1-1-W2. 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.
