US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-39025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
"IRS 4445-AM5.."Side A Variant 1
IRS-4445. AM3.Side A Variant 2
"IRS 4445-AM4.."Side B Variant 1
IRS 4446. AM5..Side B Variant 2
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Vinyl pressings
Playground
by The Truth · 1985
11 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Playground 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 Playground
11 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-39025
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 4445-AM2 ..Side A runout, variant 1
IRS-4446 AM1 .Side B runout, variant 1
IRS-4445. AM3. ◈-P-◈ 11Side A runout, variant 2
IRS 4446 AM5.. ◈-P-◈ 11Side B runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-39025
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville pressing
- Runout / matrix
IRS 4445-AM2 .. ⧈-G-⧈ ISide A runout
IRS-4446 AM1 . ⧈-G-⧈ ISide B runout
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records MIRF 1001
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MIRF 1001-A2
MIRF 1001-B2
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records ELPS 4498
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX216127Side A label
MX216128Side B label
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-39025
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
"IRS-39025-A"Side A
"IRS-39025-B"Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ELPS 4498First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ELPS 4498First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | I.R.S. Records IRS-39025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Illegal Records ILP 26372First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | I.R.S. Records ILP 26372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | I.R.S. Records ILP 26372First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Illegal Records ILP 26372 / I.R.S. Records ILP 26372First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | I.R.S. Records MIRF 1001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-39025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-39025First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-39025First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Spread A Little Sunshine3:35
- A2Exception Of Love3:07
- A3So Many Things2:52
- A4Always On My Mind4:02
- A5I'm In Tune2:44
- B1Playground3:22
- B2Solution3:25
- B3It's A Miracle4:18
- B4Thursday Club3:35
- B5You Play With My Emotions4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Playground are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Playground are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Playground first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records IRS-39025.
How do I tell if my copy of Playground is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IRS-39025, MIRF 1001, ELPS 4498, ILP 26372) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, "IRS 4445-AM5.." and IRS-4445. AM3.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Playground 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.