Vinyl pressings
by The Cure · 1982
Pornography was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
22 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 13 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.
FIXD 7 A //3 ▽420 R 1Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
FIXD 7 B //3 ▽420 R 1Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
FIXD 7 A //3 ▽420 R 1 1 5Runout side A, stamped, variant 2
FIXD 7 B //3 ▽420 R 1 4 5Runout side B, stamped, variant 2
FIXD 7 A //3 ▽420 R 1Side A runout, stamped
FIXD 7 B //3 ▽420 R 1Side B runout, stamped
B AM SP 04902-A RCA2 .. ⚇Side A runout variant 1
I AM SP 04092-B RCA1.. ⚇Side B runout variant1
AM SP 04902-A RCA2 .. ⚇ [indecipherable letter etching]Side A runout variant 2
AM SP 04902-B RCA1. ⚇ [indecipherable letter etching]Side B runout variant 2
AM SP 04902-A GD1 .. ⚇ [EDP logo]Side A, runout
AM SP 04902-B M1. ⚇ MR △25419XSide B, runout
AMSP04902-A ES2 EMWEtched A-side, variant 1
AMSP04902-B ES2 EMWEtched B-side, variant 1
AMSP04902-A ES2.. ⚇ EMWEtched A-side, variant 2
AMSP04902-B ES2.. ⚇ EMWEtched B-side, variant 2
AM SP 04902-A M2 ⚇ MR △25419Runout A etched
AM SP 04902-B M1⚇ MR △25419XRunout B etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Stunn STUN-511First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Australia | Fiction Records CURE 002 / Fiction Records CURE 7001First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4902 / Fiction Records SP-4902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 639 / Fiction Records 2383 639LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2383 639 / Fiction Records 2383 639LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1982 | Germany | Fiction Records 0060.497First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Fiction Records 0704 474 0060.497First yearLP, Album, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2383 639 / Polydor 2383639First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Polydor 2383639First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Italy | Fiction Records 2383 639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Fiction Records 2383 639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Stunn STUNN 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Fiction Records 2383 639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 639 / Fiction Records 23 83 639First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Fiction Records FIXD 7First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Polydor 827 688-1 / Fiction Records 827 688-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1991 | Spain | Polydor 827 688-1 / Fiction Records 827 688-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1999 | Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7 / Fiction Records 2383630PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1999 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 113LP, Album, Reissue, White Label | LP, Album, Reissue, White Label |
| 1999 | UK | Simply Vinyl SVLP 113 / Fiction Records SVLP 113LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Fiction Records FI 07 XD P / EMI FI 07 XD PLP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 990236LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 900235LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered |
| 2008 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 990236LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2008 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 900235LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, All Media, Deluxe Edition, Remastered |
| 2008 | Russia | Vinyl Lovers 990236LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Fiction Records 0600753381182 / Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | UK | Fiction Records Ltd. FIXD 7LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | Europe | Fiction Records 00602547875471LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2016 | Europe | Fiction Records 0602547875471 / Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Europe | Fiction Records 0602547875471 / Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2016 | US | Fiction Records R1 60785 / Rhino Vinyl R1 60785LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2017 | Japan | Vap 35002-25LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Fiction Records 081227981617 / Rhino Records R1 60785LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
| 2022 | Europe | Fiction Records 0602547875471 / Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Repress, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Polydor 384 311-5 / Fiction Records 384 311-5LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2022 | USA & Canada | Elektra 081227882389 / Rhino Records RPD1 60785LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-4902LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Fiction Records 0602547875471 / Fiction Records FIXD 7LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Fiction Records 0060.497LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Polydor 2383 639 / Polydor 2383639LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Fiction Records FIXD 7 / Fiction Records 2383 639LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7 / Fiction Records 2383 639LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| ? | UK & Europe | Fiction Records FIXD 7 / Fiction Records 2383 639LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
67 vinyl pressings of Pornography are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1982 and 2022.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Fiction Records FIXD 7, released May 3, 1982.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FIXD 7, SP-4902, 2383 639, CURE 002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FIXD 7 A //3 ▽420 R 1 and FIXD 7 B //3 ▽420 R 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.
