Vinyl pressings
by Thompson Twins · 1985
Revolution 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.
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
TWINS 1210 A//1∇420 R 11 2Side A, variant 1
TWINS 1210 B//2∇420 R 11 2Side B, variant 1
TWINS 1210 A//1∇420 R 1 2 3Side A, variant 2
TWINS 1210 B//2∇420R 1 1 2Side B, variant 2
TWINS 2210 A // 2▽420 A 11 1Runout Side A variant 1
TWINS 2210 B // 1▽420 R 11 1Runout Side B variant 1
TWINS 2210 A // 2▽420 A 11 2Runout Side A variant 2 stamped
TWINS 2210 B // 1▽420 R 11 3Runout Side B variant 2 stamped
TWINS 10 A // 1 ▼ 420 R 11 1 4 ARUNA-Side Runout - Version 1 [stamped, "ARUN" hand-etched]
TWINS 10 B // 1 ▼ 420 R 11 6B-Side Runout - Version 1 [stamped]
TWINS 10 A // 1 ▼ 420 R 11 2 ARUNA-Side Runout - Version 2 [stamped, "ARUN" hand-etched]
TWINS 10 B // 1 ▼ 420 R 11 4B-Side Runout - Version 2 [stamped]
TWINS 1210 A//1∇420 R 11 1Side A, stamped
TWINS 1210 B //1∇420 R 11 1Side B, stamped
DM 107879 A 1/85S 1Runout side A
DM 107879 B 1/85S 1Runout side B
S 107 879 ALabel side A
S 107 879 BLabel side 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 | Europe | Arista 107 879First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista TDS 308First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Arista 104496First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista F 602142First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista TWINS 2210First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Arista TWINS 10First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Arista TWINS 1210First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1985 | UK | Arista TWINS 1210First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A-107.8797", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Arista A-107.879 / Arista A 1078797", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
10 vinyl pressings of Revolution are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, New Zealand, Spain. One of them is Arista TWINS 1210, released November 29, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWINS 1210, TWINS 2210, TWINS 10, 107 879) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWINS 1210 A//1∇420 R 11 2 and TWINS 1210 B//2∇420 R 11 2. 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.
