Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- BMG PT49496
- Format
- 12"
The FixxDriven Out
Vinyl pressings
Driven Out
by The Fixx · 1988
11 pressings8 countriesNew WaveElectronicRock
Driven Out 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 Driven Out
8 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT49496
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49496RCA PT49496
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT-49495-A-1 POUNDA UTOPIA >Runout side A etched
PT-49495-B-1 BRunout side B etched
PT 49495 A‡Matrix label side A
PT 49495 B‡Matrix label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8837-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8837-7-RAB
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8837-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8837-7-RFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | BMG PT49496First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PT49496First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Mexico | RCA RX-686First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | RCA PB 49495First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 49496 / RCA PT49496First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8837-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8837-7-RABFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor 1050157", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB494957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PB 49495 / RCA PB494957", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADriven Out4:00
- B1Shred Of Evidence3:37
- B2The Flow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Driven Out are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Driven Out are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Driven Out first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is BMG PT49496.
How do I tell if my copy of Driven Out is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT49496, PT 49496, 8837-7-R, 8837-7-RAB) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Driven Out 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.
