UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 86
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
LON 86 A//3 ▼420 R 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side A
LON-86-B2 1 2 1 1Runout (Etched) Side B
ZPMSC 10889Label Side A
ZPMSC 10890Label Side B
Then JericoMuscle Deep
Vinyl pressings
Muscle Deep
by Then Jerico · 1986
13 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicRock
Muscle Deep was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Muscle Deep
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 86
- Format
- 12"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 86
- Format
- 12", Promo
Japan
July 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records SO7P 1080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Japan
July 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records L13P 7116
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
L13P 7116AA label
L13P 7116BB label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 043-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
886 043 7 1w 1 P1986 670 04Side A
886 043 7 2w 1 P1986 670 04Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | London Records 886 043-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | London Records 886 043-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records DDI.03001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LON 86First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 86First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | London Records LONX 86First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records SO7P 1080First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records L13P 7116First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records L13P 7116First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 043-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | London Records 886 043-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Metronome 886 043-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 043-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMuscle Deep
- BClank (Countdown To Oblivion)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muscle Deep are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Muscle Deep are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Muscle Deep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Japan, Europe, Italy. One of them is London Records LON 86.
How do I tell if my copy of Muscle Deep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LON 86, LONX 86, SO7P 1080, L13P 7116) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON 86 A//3 ▼420 R 1 1 1 and LON-86-B2 1 2 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muscle Deep 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.
