UK
December 20, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone Odeon Series PCS 1078201
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PCS 1078201 A-1U-1-1-1Runout side A
PCS 1078201 B-2U-1-1-1Runout side C
Vinyl pressings
The Flat Earth
by Thomas Dolby · 1983
39 pressings21 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
The Flat Earth was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Flat Earth
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 39 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s36 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Parlophone Odeon Series PCS 1078201First yearLP, Single Sided, White Label | LP, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1984 | Argentina | EMI 81 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO-107820LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Benelux | Parlophone Odeon 038-7 46028 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | EMI 31C 064 240034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12309LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-512309LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Europe | Parlophone Odeon Series 1A 064-2400341 / Parlophone Odeon Series 064 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Parlophone Odeon 1A 064-2400341 / Parlophone Odeon 064 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Parlophone Odeon 1A 064-2400341 / Parlophone Odeon 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | EMI 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Parlophone 062-2400341LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Parlophone PCS 2400341 / EMI PCS 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Israel | Portrait PCS 240034LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Parlophone 64 2400341 / EMI 64 2400341LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3793 / BMG MOVLP3793LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3793 / BMG MOVLP3793LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2026 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP3793 / BMG MOVLP3793LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Dissidents
- A2The Flat Earth
- A3Screen Kiss
- B1White City
- B2Mulu The Rain Forest
- B3I Scare Myself
- B4Hyperactive!
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Flat Earth are there?
39 vinyl pressings of The Flat Earth are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1983 and 2026.
When was The Flat Earth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is Parlophone Odeon Series PCS 1078201, released December 20, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of The Flat Earth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCS 1078201) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PCS 1078201 A-1U-1-1-1 and PCS 1078201 B-2U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Flat Earth 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.
