Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109 491
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109491 A-1 / 10-87Runout stamped side A
DM DS 109491 B-1 / 10-87Runout stamped side A
S 109 491 ALabel side A
S 109 491 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Protection
by The Montellas · 1987
18 pressings4 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Protection 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 Protection
9 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
- Arista 609 491
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIST 34
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIST 34
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIS 34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Arista RIST 34DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Arista 104793First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 109 491First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Arista 609 491First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 34First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 34First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 34First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIST 34DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 34First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Arista RIS 34DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista 611 58512" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista 111 5857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 611 58512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 611 585 P12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Maxi-Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 611 585 P10", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 10", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 111 5857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AProtection3:46
- BThe Rut2:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Protection are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Protection are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Protection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, Australia. One of them is Arista 109 491.
How do I tell if my copy of Protection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 109 491, 609 491, RIST 34, RIS 34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS 109491 A-1 / 10-87 and DM DS 109491 B-1 / 10-87. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Protection 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.