Vinyl pressings
by The Dukes Of Stratosphear · 1987
Psonic Psunspot 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.
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ A-1U-1-1-2 LOOSELY FROM THE STIFF BEACH TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A runout, variant 1
V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ B-1U-1-1-1 WITH PINK WARMTH TOWNHOUSE DMMSide B runout, variant 1
V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ A-1U-1-1-T2 LOOSELY FROM THE STIFF BEACH... TOWNHOUSE DMM DDSide A runout, variant 2
V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ B-1U-1-1- WITH PINK WARMTH TOWNHOUSE DMM DDSide B runout, variant 2
MPO VP 2440 A1 LOOSELY FROM THE STIFF BEACH ....Runout side A
MPO VP 2440 B1 WITH PINK WARMTHRunout side B
VP2440aLabel side A
VP2440bLabel side B
GHS-24169-A-SH2 [Artisan logo] a [Allied logo] B-28171-SH2 Δ17241 1-1Side A etched, [Artisan logo] a [Allied logo] stamped, Variant 1
GHS-24169-B-SH2 [Artisan logo] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28172-SH2 Δ17241-X 1-1Side B etched, [Artisan logo] a [Allied logo] stamped, Variant 1
GHS-24169-A-SH1 [Artisan logo] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28171-SH1 Δ17241 1-1Side A etched, [Artisan logo], [Allied 'ɑ' logo] stamped, Variant 2
GHS-24169-B-SH1 [Artisan logo] [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-28172-SH1 Δ17241-X 1-1Side B etched, [Artisan logo], [Allied 'ɑ' logo] stamped, Variant 2
GHS-24169-A-SR2 1-1 SRC [Artisan logo]Runout A, variant 1
GHS-24169-B-SR1 1-1 SRC [Artisan logo]Runout B, variant 1
GHS-24169-A-SR1 1-1 SRC [Artisan logo]Runout A, variant 2
GHS-24169-B-SR1 1-1 SRC [Artisan logo]Runout B, variant 2
V-2440-A 23-6-87 I∆ THE-DUKES MGSide A runout etching
V-2440-B 23-6-87 I∆ THE-DUKES MGSide B runout etching
V 2440/ASide A label
V 2440/BSide B label
V 2440 B APSide A runout
V 2440 BSide B runout
V 2440 ASide A label
V 2440 BSide B label
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 V2440 / Virgin V 2440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Virgin V2440First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 208 466 / Virgin 208 466-630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 208 466 / Virgin 208 466-630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 70537First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Greece | Virgin VG 50297First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin V2440 / Virgin V 2440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VP2440First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Geffen Records GHS 24169First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin V2440 / Virgin V 2440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | UK | Ape House APELP024LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | UK | Ape House APELP024LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
13 vinyl pressings of Psonic Psunspot are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2019.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Italy, Australasia and more. One of them is Virgin V2440.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2440, VP2440, GHS 24169, 208 466) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ A-1U-1-1-2 LOOSELY FROM THE STIFF BEACH TOWNHOUSE DMM and V 2440 W̸O̸W̸ ̸2̸ B-1U-1-1-1 WITH PINK WARMTH TOWNHOUSE DMM. 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.
