UK
October 12, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS-294.A-2Side A, etched
VS.294.B-2 KCSide B, etched
The Human LeagueEmpire State Human
Vinyl pressings
Empire State Human
by The Human League · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popExperimentalElectronic
Empire State Human was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Empire State Human
1 pressing came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Virgin VS 3511212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1979 | UK | Virgin VS 294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIP-28057", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | Virgin VIP-28057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Virgin 102.2627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS 351 / Virgin VS 3517", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS 3517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS 351-1212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin VS 3517", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin VS 3511212", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEmpire State Human3:10
- BIntroducing3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Empire State Human are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Empire State Human are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Empire State Human first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK. One of them is Virgin VS 294, released October 12, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Empire State Human is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 294) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-294.A-2 and VS.294.B-2 KC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Empire State Human 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.
