UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWINS 6
- Format
- 7", Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TWINS 6 A // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 3 ARUN 2A
TWINS 6 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 4 3B
Vinyl pressings
Lay Your Hands On Me
by Thompson Twins · 1984
52 pressings17 countriesSynth-popPop
Lay Your Hands On Me 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 Lay Your Hands On Me
22 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWINS 6
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
TWINS 6 A // 3 ▽ 420 R 1 3 3Stamped runout, side A, Variant 1
ARUNHand etched runout, side A, Variant 1
TWINS 6 B // 3 ▽ 420 R 1 4 3Stamped runout, side B, Variant 1
TWINS 6 A // 3 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 ARUNStamped runout, Hand etched runout (ARUN), side A, Variant 2
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWINS 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Plain blue plastic labels
- Runout / matrix
TWINS 6 A//3▽420 R 1 3 3Stamped Runout, Side A
TWINS 6 B//3▽420 R 1 4 3Stamped Runout, Side B
ARUNHand Etched Runout, Side A
UK
November 26, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWINS 126
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TWINS 126 A//1∇420 R 1 3 1Side A runout, machine stamped. Var. 1
TWINS 126 B//1∇420 R 1 2 2Side B runout, machine stamped. Var. 1
TWINS 126 A//1∇420 R 1 2 1Side A runout, machine stamped. Var. 2
TWINS 126 B//1∇420 R 1 1 5Side B runout, machine stamped. Var. 2
UK
November 30, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWINS 6
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
December 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Arista TWING 6
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
TWING 6 A//1∇420R 1 2 5Runout side A variant 1
TWINS 6 B//3∇420 R 1 3 6Runout side B variant 1
TWING 6 A//1∇420R 1 1 4Runout side A variant 2
TWINS 6 B//3∇420 R 1 1 4Runout side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 52 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Arista K-9574First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 107 054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 601 574First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Greece | Arista VG 3004Z / Arista 062-VG 3004ZFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Arista TWINS 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Arista ARS 37124First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Arista TWINS 126 / Festival Records X 14155First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Arista K 9574 / Arista TWINS 6First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Arista 03.601574.27First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8403First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista F-601.574 / Arista F-601574First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A-107054First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Spain | Arista A-107054 / Arista A-107.054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Arista TWISD 65", Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 5", Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Arista TWINS 6First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ALay Your Hands On Me4:00
- BThe Lewis Carol4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lay Your Hands On Me are there?
52 vinyl pressings of Lay Your Hands On Me are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Lay Your Hands On Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Arista TWINS 6, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Lay Your Hands On Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWINS 6, TWINS 126, TWING 6, TWINS 226) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWINS 6 A // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 3 ARUN 2 and TWINS 6 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 4 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lay Your Hands On Me 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.
