UK
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records KWIK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KWIK 1 A//4▼420 1 1 2Runout (Stamped) Side A
KWIK 1 B//1▼420 1 1 3Runout (Stamped) Side B
Vinyl pressings
Down The Wire
by The Quick · 1985
18 pressings9 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Down The Wire was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Down The Wire
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records KWIKY 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records KWIKR 1
- Format
- 12"
UK
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records KWIK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
KWIK 1 A//4▼420 1 1 2Runout (Stamped) Side A
KWIK 1 B//1▼420 1 1 3Runout (Stamped) Side B
Canada
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 23045
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records K-9801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records 390 030-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 030-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 030-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 030-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 883 368-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Single Sided · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 9801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 030-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records KWIKY 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records KWIKR 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records SP 23045First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records KWIK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records KWIK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-1220012" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-1220012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADown The Wire3:17
- BThe Specialist3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Down The Wire are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Down The Wire are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Down The Wire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is A&M Records KWIK 1, released July 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Down The Wire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KWIK 1, KWIKY 1, KWIKR 1, SP 23045) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KWIK 1 A//4▼420 1 1 2 and KWIK 1 B//1▼420 1 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Down The Wire 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.