Germany
May 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 852Hansa International 203 852-270
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203852 A-1/81S IRunout side A
203852 B-1/81S IRunout side B
The TwinsPassion Factory
Vinyl pressings
Passion Factory
by The Twins · 1981
11 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Passion Factory was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Passion Factory
5 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
August 31, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 852Hansa International 203 852-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203852 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped
203852 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped
S 203 852 ALabel side A
S 203 852 BLabel side B
Germany
August 31, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 852Hansa International LP 203 852320
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
203852 A-1/81S IRunouts Side A [machine-stamped]
203852 B-1/81S IRunouts Side B [machine-stamped]
S 203 852 ASide A
S 203 852 BSide B
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 203 852Hansa International 203 852-230
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
203852 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunouts Side A [machine-stamped]
203852 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunouts Side B [machine-stamped]
S 203 852 ALabel Side A
S 203 852 BLabel Side B
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carnaby TXS 3252
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ESSC 2401 TXS 3252 ARunout side A, stamped
ESSC 2401 TXS 3252 BRunout side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 203 852LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 203 852LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Hansa International 203 852 / Hansa International 203 852-230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3252First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 203 852 / Hansa International 203 852-270First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 203 852 / Hansa International 203 852-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 203 852 / Hansa International LP 203 852320First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40160 / Music-Box M. Box 40160LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3252LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Handshake Records And Tapes FW 38166LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Handshake Records And Tapes FW 38166LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Passion Factory4:25
- A2X-Ray Eyes3:55
- A3Satellite City4:41
- A4Runaway4:20
- A5Electric Bats5:24
- B1The Desert Place4:26
- B2Night, Lights And Shadows3:24
- B3Younger Days4:10
- B4Wet Season1:19
- B5Synthetic World4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Passion Factory are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Passion Factory are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Passion Factory first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Hansa International 203 852, released May 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Passion Factory is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 203 852, TXS 3252) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 203852 A-1/81S I and 203852 B-1/81S I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Passion Factory 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.
