UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2190.
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V2190 A3 C AN INVITATION... 1 ARunout side A
V2190 B3 A ...WITHOUT CONDITIONSRunout side B
v2190aLabel side A
v2190bLabel side B
The Flying LizardsFourth Wall
Vinyl pressings
Fourth Wall
by The Flying Lizards · 1981
15 pressings12 countriesElectroAvantgardeExperimentalElectronic
Fourth Wall was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Fourth Wall
15 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2190
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX 200234 V2190-1Side A
MX200235 V2190-2Side B
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VM-2211Virgin VM 2211
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VM-2211-A SNB Al DM-1Side A runout, variant 1
VM-2211-B SNB Al DM-4Side B runout, variant 1
VM-2211-A SNB Al DM 3Side A runout, variant 2
VM-2211-B SNB Al DM 3Side B runout, variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203240
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 81_6 203240 ARun-out area A-side, Machine stamped
[AGI logo] 81_6 2 0324 0 BRun-out area B-side, Machine stamped
203 240 ARun-out area A-side, Etching
203 240 BRun-out area B-side, Etching
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 240-320Virgin 203 240
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203240 A-1/81S I/I Made in GermanyRunout side A
203240 B-1/81S II\ Made in GermanyRunout side B
Greece
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 2473820
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Virgin V 2190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia | Virgin V 2190First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Canada | Virgin VM-2211 / Virgin VM 2211First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 203240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 240-320 / Virgin 203 240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Virgin 2473820First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Greece | Virgin 2473 820First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6979 / Virgin VIRG-6979First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Virgin VIP-6979 / Virgin VIRG-6979First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Virgin 203 240-320 / Virgin 203.240First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V2190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Virgin V 2190First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Africa | Virgin VIR (L) 3030First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2190.First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lovers And Other Strangers3:09
- A2Glide/Spin3:30
- A3In My Lifetime2:20
- A4Cirrus1:24
- A5A-Train5:09
- A6New Voice5:42
- B1Hands 2 Take4:05
- B2An Age2:31
- B3Steam Away4:47
- B4Move On Up5:27
- B5Another Story3:08
- B6Lost And Found2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fourth Wall are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Fourth Wall are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Fourth Wall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Virgin V2190..
How do I tell if my copy of Fourth Wall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2190., V 2190, VM-2211, 203240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2190 A3 C AN INVITATION... 1 A and V2190 B3 A ...WITHOUT CONDITIONS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fourth Wall 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.
