Vinyl pressings
by Thompson Twins · 1985
King For A Day 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.
33 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 13 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.
TWINS 7 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1Runout (stamped) side A, variant 1
TWINS 7 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 4Runout (stamped) side B, variant 1
TWINS 7 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1Runout (stamped) side A, variant 2
TWINS 7 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 11 1Runout (stamped) side B, variant 2
604 TWINS 7 A POLYGRAM GDRunout (stamped) side A
604 TWINS 7 B POLYGRAM GDRunout (stamped) side B
TWINS 127 A//2∇420R 1 1 1Runout side A, variant 1 [machine-stamped]
TWINS 127 B//1∇420R 1 1 6Runout side B, variant 1 [machine-stamped]
TWINS 127 A//2∇420R 1 1 3Runout side A, variant 2 [machine-stamped]
TWINS 127 B//1∇420R 1 1 5Runout side B, variant 2 [machine-stamped]
TWINS 227 A//1▽420R 1 1 6Runout side A stamped, variant 1
TWINS 227 B//1▽420R 1 1 5Runout side B stamped, variant 1
TWINS 227 A//1▽420R 1 1 3Runout side A stamped, variant 2
TWINS 227 B//1▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side B stamped, variant 2
TWPD-12-7-A ORLAKESide A
TWPD-12-7-B ORLAKESide 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Arista K-9864First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Arista X 14256 / Arista TWINS 127First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista TDS-316First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-9450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Arista AS1-9450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 602 107First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 776First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Arista TWINS 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Mexico | Arista SP-156First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista K 9864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista X 14256First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista K-9864First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | Arista ART-7164 / Arista AS1-9450First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista A 107776 / Arista A-107.776First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista 602 107First year12" | 12" |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista 1044977", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
47 vinyl pressings of King For A Day are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Arista TWINS 7, released October 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWINS 7, TWINS 127, TWINS 227, TWIPD 127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWINS 7 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 and TWINS 7 B // 2 ▽ 420 R 1 1 4. 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.
