UK
October 1, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 9247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
929247-7Labels
The TimeIce Cream Castles
Vinyl pressings
Ice Cream Castles
by The Time · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesFunkDiscoMinneapolis SoundElectronic
Ice Cream Castles was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Ice Cream Castles
11 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records W 9247 (T)Warner Bros. Records 920262-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
W9247 T - A DAMONT MT. C MWSide A, runout, etched
W9247 T - B DAMONT MT. DSide B, runout, etched
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29247
- Format
- 7", Single · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29247CCA-3008-VI-S-SHI [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-12875-SHI SLM △ 6928 I-ISide A runout
7-29247CCA-3020-S-SHI [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-12876-SHI SLM △ 6928 I-ISide B runout
CCA 3008V1SSide A label
CCA 3020SSide B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29247
- Format
- 7", Single · Capitol Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29247-CCA-3008-VI-S-WWI ─◁Side A
7-29247-CCA-3020-S-WWI ─◁Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29247
- Format
- 7", Single · Specialty Records Corporation pressing
- Runout / matrix
7-29247-CCA-3008-VI-S-SR1 [SRC logo]Side A, runout
7-29247-CCA-3020-SR1 [SRC logo]Side B, runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 7-29247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-29247-CCA-3008-VI-S-SHI [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-12875-SHI SLM △6928 I-ISide A, runout
7-29247-CCA-3008-VI-S-SHI [Allied 'ɑ' logo] R-12875-SHI SLM △6928 I-ISide B, runout
CCA3008VISLabels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 16.269First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records PRO-A-2159First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | US | Warner Bros. Records 7-29247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 9247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Warner Bros. Records W 9247 (T) / Warner Bros. Records 920262-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIce Cream Castles (Full Length Version)
- B1Get It Up
- B2Tricky
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ice Cream Castles are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ice Cream Castles are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Ice Cream Castles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records W 9247, released October 1, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Ice Cream Castles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use W 9247, W 9247 (T), 7-29247, PRO-A-2159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 929247-7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ice Cream Castles 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.
