Vinyl pressings
by The Twins · 1981
The Desert Place 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.
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.
103502 A-2/81S 1Runout side A, variant 1
103502 B-2/81S 1Runout side B, variant 1
103502 A-2/81S 1 Made in Germany DRunout side A, variant 2
103502 B-2/81S 1 Made in Germany DRunout side B, variant 2
600426 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
600426 B-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
600426 A-1/81S I Made in GermanyRunout side A, stamped, variant 2
600426 B-1/81S IRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
600426 A-1/81S IRunout, side A
600426 B-1/81S IRunout, side A
S 600 426 ALabel, side A
S 600 426 BLabel, side B
NL 103502 A-2/81S I Made In GermanyRunout Side A
NL 103502 B-1/81S I Made In GermanyRunout Side B
S 103 502 ALabel Side A
S 103 502 BLabel Side B
SIA·010·A· CRC ·TLC-T GGRunout Side A
SIA·010·B· CRC ·TLC-T GGRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Siamese SIA 010First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 103 502 / Hansa International 103 502 - 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Hansa International 103 502 / Hansa International 103 502 - 100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 600 426 / Hansa International 600 426-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Hansa International 600 426First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Siamese SIA - 010X12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | France | Barclay 290 03812", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Barclay 100 316 / Barclay 100.3167", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Barclay 290 03812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 21587", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Carnaby MO 21587", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Handshake Records And Tapes 4W9 0344812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Handshake Records And Tapes 4W9 0344812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
13 vinyl pressings of The Desert Place are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Netherlands, Canada. One of them is Hansa International 103 502, released July 1981.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 103 502, 600 426, SIA 010) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 103502 A-2/81S 1 and 103502 B-2/81S 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
