UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 206 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT DAMONT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) A1*Side A Runout
DAMONT MT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) B-1*Side B Runout
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Vinyl pressings
Victoria
by The Fall · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesAlternative RockNew WavePost-PunkRock
Victoria was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Victoria
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 206
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
✶ BEG-206-A-1 ✶ → MT. DAMONT PenthouseRunout etched/stamped side A
✶ BEG-206-B-1 ✶. → MT. DAMONT PenthouseRunout etched/stamped side B
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 206 BBeggars Banquet BEG 206
- Format
- 7", Single, Numbered, Box Set, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
* BEG-206∙A-1 * MT DAMONTRunout side A, hand-etched
* BEG-206∙B-1 * MT DAMONTRunout side B, hand-etched
PenthouseRunout both sides, stamped
UK
January 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 206
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 206T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MT DAMONT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) A1*Side A
DAMONT MT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) B-1*Side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 7617-1-HDAABeggars Banquet 7617-1-HDAA
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Rebel Rec. SPV 01-1423First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Beggars Banquet 10.1496 / Victoria VIC-332First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Spain | Victoria VIC-331First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206B / Beggars Banquet FALL 1Box Set, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7" · Limited, Numbered, Club edition | Box Set, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7" · Limited, Numbered, Club edition |
| 1988 | US | RCA 7617-1-HDAA / Beggars Banquet 7617-1-HDAAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206 B / Beggars Banquet BEG 206First year7", Single, Numbered, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered | 7", Single, Numbered, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited, Numbered |
| 1988 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 206First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Victoria2:40
- A2Guest Informant5:51
- B1Tuff Life Booogie2:42
- B2Twister5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Victoria are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Victoria are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Victoria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Germany, Spain. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEG 206 T, released January 18, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Victoria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEG 206 T, BEG 206, BEG 206 B, BEG 206T) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT DAMONT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) A1* and DAMONT MT PENTHOUSE *BEG-206(T) B-1*. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Victoria 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.
