Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 207 164Arista 207164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
๐ขSide B, Bass clef
020 207 164 A-2 IISide A, Variant 1
020 207 164 B-1 ARUNSide B, Variant 1
020 207 164 A-2 โ กSide A, Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
Here's To Future Days
by Thompson Twins ยท 1985
40 pressings26 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Here's To Future Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Here's To Future Days
28 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 23 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 207 164Arista 207164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 207 164 A-1 ARUNRunout, Side A
020 207 164 B-1 II ARUNRunout, Side B
US
September 19, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8-8276Arista AL8-8276
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo ยท Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL8 8276SA 2 ARUN 1 A3 MSide A runout, variant 1
AL8 8276SB 1 1 A2 QSide B runout, variant 1
AL8 8276A 1 ARUN A1 HSide A runout, variant 2
AL8 8276SB 1 1 A3 ASide B runout, variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 207 164
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
207164 ASide A, etched
207164 BSide B, etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 8-8276Arista AL8-8276
- Format
- LP, Album
UK & Europe
September 20, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 207 164Arista 207164
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 207 164 A-1 ARUNSide A runout, etched, variant 1
020 207 164 B-2 IISide B runout, etched, variant 1
020 B-3151A-1 IVSide C runout, etched, variant 1
020 B-3151B-1Side D runout, etched, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Arista TLP-50292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista RML 53179 / Arista 207164First yearLP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM | LP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1985 | Brazil | Arista 104.8341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AL8-8276LP, Album, Club Edition ยท Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition ยท Club edition |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AL8-8276First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 207 164 / Arista 207164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 207 164 / Arista 207164First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 2071643LP, Album, Test Pressing ยท Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing ยท Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | Arista 208979 / Arista FRETTFirst yearLP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM | LP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Arista 062-VG 60026 / Arista VG 60026First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista 207164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Israel | Arista BAN 207164First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista ARS 39214First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Arista LAE-664First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista RML 53179 / Arista 207164First yearLP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM | LP, Album, 12", 33 โ RPM |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP105LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered ยท Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered ยท Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP106LP, Album, Reissue, LP, All Media, Limited Edition ยท Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, All Media, Limited Edition ยท Limited |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | High Stereo Light ST.42LP, Album, Unofficial Release ยท Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release ยท Unofficial |
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Arista VPL1 7511LP, Album, 12" | LP, Album, 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Mess With Doctor Dream4:24
- A2Lay Your Hands On Me4:21
- A3Future Days2:51
- A4You Killed The Clown4:53
- A5Revolution4:04
- B1King For A Day5:20
- B2Love Is The Law4:45
- B3Emperor's Clothes (Part 1)4:46
- B4Tokyo3:39
- B5Breakaway3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here's To Future Days are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Here's To Future Days are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1985 and 2018.
When was Here's To Future Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, US, UK, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Arista 207 164.
How do I tell if my copy of Here's To Future Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 207 164, AL 8-8276, 28RS-4, RML-53179) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ๐ข and 020 207 164 A-2 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here's To Future Days 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.
