UK
July 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 880-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP FB12 2Side A runout
VS 88012 B-1U-1-1-1 JASide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Human
by The Human League · 1986
52 pressings20 countriesSynth-popBalladElectronicFunk / Soul
Human was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Human
49 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 19 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
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matte Paper Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 880 A-1U-1-1-12 JAVariant 1 - runout A-side
VS 880 B-1U-1-I-17 JAVariant 1 - runout B-side
VS 880 A-1U-1-2-G JAVariant 2 - runout A-side
VS 880 B-2U-1-I-5 JAVariant 2 - runout B-side
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS880-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 88012 A-2U-1-1-1 JARunout side A, variant 1
VS 88012 B-1U-1-2-- JARunout side B, variant 1
VS 88012 A-1U-1-1 - x1 JARunout side A, variant 2
VS 88012 B-1U-1-1 - x1 JARunout side B, variant 2
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gloss Card Sleeve, Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
VS 880 A-1U-1-2-XI JARunout, side A, variant 1
VS 880 B-1U-1-I-2 JARunout, side B, variant 1
VS 880 A-1U-1-1－XI JARunout, side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
VS 880 B-1U-1-I－XI JARunout, side B, stamped/etched, variant 2
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS880
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · four pronged
- Runout / matrix
VS880ALabel, side A
VS880BLabel, side B
UK
August 11, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matt Paper
- Runout / matrix
JA VS 880 A-1U-1-2-6Runout side A
VS 880 B-2U-1-1-X1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 88012First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 88012First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Virgin VS 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1326First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 108 290 / Virgin 108 290-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 608 290 / Virgin 608 290-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008806 / Virgin 008 806First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008807 / Virgin 008 807First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 0088077", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Greece | Virgin VG 2070-ZFirst year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS 880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Virgin VS880First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45204 / Virgin VIN 45 204First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VS 880-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 14VA - 9016First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHuman3:45
- BHuman (Instrumental)3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Human are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Human are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Human first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin VS 880-12, released July 22, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Human is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 880-12, VS880, VS880-12, VS 880-12 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP FB12 2 and VS 88012 B-1U-1-1-1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
