Vinyl pressings
by The Explorers · 1984
Lorelei was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
VS 68712 A-1U-1-1-Variant 1 Side A runout
VS 68712 B-1U-1-1-1Variant 1 Side B runout
VS 68712 A-2U-1-↾⇁ y 1Variant 2 Side A runout, stamped
VS 68712 B-2U-1-↾⇁ 5Variant 2 Side B runout, stamped
Made in Germany DS 106581 A-1/84S 1 IIRunout side A
Made in Germany DS 106581 B-1/84S 1 IIRunout side B
S 106 581 ALabel side A
S 106 581 BLabel side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 68712First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 581 / Virgin 106 581-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 80115First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Virgin 601 353 / Virgin 601 353-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Virgin VS 687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-106.581First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin F 601353 / Virgin F-601.353First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 687-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VDJ01512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
12 vinyl pressings of Lorelei are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VS 687-12.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 687-12, VS 687, 106 581, 80115) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 68712 A-1U-1-1- and VS 68712 B-1U-1-1-1. 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.
