UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records STAT DLP 1
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO STAT DLP 1 A¹ THIS IS LIVE ADESide A
MPO STAT DLP 1 B¹Side B
MPO STAT DLP 1 C² TVSide C
MPO STAT DLP 1 D¹Side D
The SoundIn The Hothouse
Vinyl pressings
In The Hothouse
by The Sound · 1985
10 pressings7 countriesNew WaveRock
In The Hothouse 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 In The Hothouse
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 302 698Virgin 302 698
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DM 302696 A-1/85S 1Runout side A, stamped
DM 302696 B-1/85S 1Runout side B, stamped
DM 302697 A-1/85S 11Runout side C, stamped
DM 302697 B-1/85S 11Runout side D, stamped
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 827 887-1
- Format
- LP
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- Megadisc MD 7972
- Format
- LP · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MD7972-A Holland Cuttins BSide A (Etched)
MD7972-B Holland Cuttins BSide B (Etched)
MD7972-C Holland Cuttins BSide C (Etched)
MD7972-D Holland Cuttins BSide D (Etched)
Portugal
1985- Label and catalog number
- Statik Records 013057Discos MVM 013057
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MVM-013057-A DISCO - 1 -SIDE ONE 19-12-1985Side A runout
MVM-013057-B DISCO - 1 -SIDE TWO 19-12-1985Side B runout
MVM-013057-A DISCO - 2 (SIDE THREE) 19-12-1985Side C runout
MVM-013057-A DISCO - 2 (SIDE FOUR) 19-12-1985Side D runout
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Victoria VLP-156/1+2PDI 40.902
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
40902 I A+ 1Side A
40902 I B+ 1Side B
40902 II A+ 1Side C
40902 II B+ 1Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Statik Records 302 698 / Virgin 302 698First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Statik Records 827 887-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Megadisc MD 7972First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Portugal | Statik Records 013057 / Discos MVM 013057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Victoria VLP-156/1+2 / PDI 40.902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Sweden | Statik Records STAT DLP 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Statik Records STAT DLP 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Statik Records STAT DLP 1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC722LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Winning3:53
- A2Under You5:01
- A3Total Recall4:51
- A4Skeletons4:03
- B1Prove Me Wrong2:36
- B2Wildest Dreams6:29
- B3Burning Part Of Me3:43
- B4Heartland4:07
- C1Hothouse4:52
- C2Judgement3:59
- C3Counting The Days3:55
- C4Red Paint3:27
- D1Silent Air6:29
- D2Sense Of Purpose5:18
- D3Missiles7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Hothouse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of In The Hothouse are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 2020.
When was In The Hothouse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Statik Records STAT DLP 1.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Hothouse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STAT DLP 1, 302 698, 827 887-1, MD 7972) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO STAT DLP 1 A¹ THIS IS LIVE ADE and MPO STAT DLP 1 B¹. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Hothouse 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.
