UK
August 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Burning Rome Records T.O.H. 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TOH 2-I TOWNHOUSE RECORDING THE TRACKS OF THE REVOLUTION MPORunout side A
TOH 2 II TOWNHOUSE KEV MPORunout side B
Theatre Of HateRevolution
Vinyl pressings
Revolution
by Theatre Of Hate · 1984
14 pressings6 countriesIndie RockPost-PunkGoth RockRock
Revolution 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 Revolution
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Burning Rome Records TOH 2, TOH 1EP
- Format
- LP, Compilation, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Lolita 5032
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
YPARTX 91280 1 M6 348048 2Runout, A-side
YPARTX 91281 1 M6 348049 2Runout, B-side
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Line Records LRLP 5732 ASLine Records LLP 5372
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Purple
- Runout / matrix
o c-66.23536-01-1 H1Side A runout, stamped / etched
o c-66.23536-01-2 H1Side B runout, stamped / etched
66.23536-01-1Side A label
66.23536-01-2Side B label
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Producciones Twins T- 3004-PFProducciones Twins T 3004
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Spain
1984- Label and catalog number
- Producciones Twins T 3004
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 | France | Lolita 5032First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Line Records LRLP 5732 AS / Line Records LLP 5372First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 1984 | Spain | Producciones Twins T- 3004-PF / Producciones Twins T 3004First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3004First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Spain | Producciones Twins T-3004-PF / Producciones Twins T 3004First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Burning Rome Records TOH 2, TOH 1EPFirst yearLP, Compilation, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | LP, Compilation, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1984 | UK | Burning Rome Records T.O.H. 2LP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | UK | Burning Rome Records T.O.H. 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35140-25LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35140-25LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3004LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK & Europe | Audio Platter PLATE054LPLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Line Records LILP 4.00102 J / Burning Rome Records LILP 4.00102 JLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Line Records LRLP 5732 AS / Line Records LLP 5372LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Legion
- A2Original Sin
- A3Rebel Without A Brain
- A4My Own Invention
- A5Nero
- B1Do You Believe In The Westworld?
- B2Propaganda
- B3The Hop
- B4Incinerator
- B5Eastworld
- B6Americanos
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolution are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Revolution are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2023.
When was Revolution first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, France, Germany, Spain. One of them is Burning Rome Records T.O.H. 2, released August 3, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolution is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T.O.H. 2, TOH 2, TOH 1EP, 5032, LRLP 5732 AS) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOH 2-I TOWNHOUSE RECORDING THE TRACKS OF THE REVOLUTION MPO and TOH 2 II TOWNHOUSE KEV MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revolution 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.
