UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MTX DJ 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
*MTXDJ-4 A-1* MT TOWNHOUSE 1 11Side A runout
* MTXDJ-4 B-2 * MT. TOWNHOUSE 1 11Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Tower Of Strength
by The Mission · 1987
27 pressings10 countriesGoth RockRock
Tower Of Strength was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Tower Of Strength
3 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 089-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 089-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP · Blue Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
870 089-7 1Side A label
870 089-7 2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 870 089-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Mercury 870 089-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury MTX DJ 4First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australasia | Mercury 870 089-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 870 089-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Brazil | Mercury 2801 25312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Vertigo 870 175-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 25912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Vertigo SOV24077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 089-77", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 089-77", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 089-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Mercury 870 163-112", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Mercury 870 089-77", EP, Stereo | 7", EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury MYTHX DJ 42212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | UK | Vertigo MYTH 1512 / Vertigo 862 777-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1994 | Europe | Vertigo MYTH 15 / Vertigo 862 776-77", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Phonogram MTX DJ 412", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tower Of Strength8:06
- A2Breathe (Instrumental)1:26
- B1Fabienne3:41
- B2Dream On3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tower Of Strength are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Tower Of Strength are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1994.
When was Tower Of Strength first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, France. One of them is Mercury MTX DJ 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Tower Of Strength is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MTX DJ 4, 870 089-1, 870 089-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, *MTXDJ-4 A-1* MT TOWNHOUSE 1 11 and * MTXDJ-4 B-2 * MT. TOWNHOUSE 1 11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tower Of Strength 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.
