US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5743-1-R
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
All etched except stamped MASTERDISK
Side A; 5743-I-R-AI MASTERDISK ^IG
Side B: 5743-I-R-Bi MASTERDISK ^IC
The Parachute ClubSmall Victories
Vinyl pressings
Small Victories
by The Parachute Club · 1986
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Small Victories 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 Small Victories
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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 & New Zealand
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA APL1 6004 (5743-1-R-A)
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Current Wave 8RCA KKL1-0573
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
KKL1-0573-A MASTERDISK CRSide A runout
KKL1-0573-B CRSide B runout
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Current Wave 8RCA KKL1-0573
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- pläne 88523pläne 88523 G
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-4746 A-1/10-86Side A runout, variant 1
DM B-4746 B-1/10-86Side B runout, variant 1
DM B-4746 A-1/10-86Side A runout, variant 2
DM B-4746 B-1/10-86 IISide B runout, variant 2
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL71186
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA APL1 6004 (5743-1-R-A)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Current Wave 8 / RCA KKL1-0573First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Current Wave 8 / RCA KKL1-0573First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | pläne 88523 / pläne 88523 GFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | RCA PL71186First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | pläne 88523LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Greece | RCA RCLP 20401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5743-1-RFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PL71186LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | RCA PL71186LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPL 8365LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | RCA RPL 8365LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tearing The Veil3:44
- A2Love Is Fire3:33
- A3Secret Heart (Wild Zone)5:39
- A4Walk To The Rhythm Of Your Heartbeat4:24
- A5Love And Compassion4:38
- B1Small Victories4:33
- B2The Journey5:28
- B3Cheat The Prophecy5:35
- B4Waves6:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Small Victories are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Small Victories are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Small Victories first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA 5743-1-R.
How do I tell if my copy of Small Victories is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5743-1-R, APL1 6004 (5743-1-R-A), Wave 8, 88523) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, All etched except stamped MASTERDISK and Side A; 5743-I-R-AI MASTERDISK ^IG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Small Victories 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.
