Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 253-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 253 - 1 1 Y 320Runout Groove A
888 253 - 1 2 Y 320Runout Groove B
AA 888 253-1.1YCenter Label A
AA 888 253-1.2YCenter Label B
Vinyl pressings
Mixed Up World
by Timex Social Club · 1986
27 pressings13 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Mixed Up World was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Mixed Up World
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 253-7
- Format
- 7"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 138
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
COOLX-138-A1 NOEL.Side A runout
COOLX-138-B3. MTSide B runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOL 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
COOL-138-A1. NOEL.Side A runout, etched
COOL-138-B2.Side B runout, etched
COOL-138-A2 mT. NOEL. 1 1 1Side A, variant 2
COOL-138-B1 mT.Side B, variant 2
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Danya Records D-274
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
(T) G1 M D 274 A1 RE1 A12A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
(A) G1 C D-274 B1 D5B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 1)
(T) G1 M D 274 A1 RE1 A11A-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
(A) G1 C D-274 B1 D1 —B-Side Runout Etching (Variant 2)
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo COOLX 139
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP-23046First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 253-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 888 253-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Mercury 888 253-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Ireland | Cooltempo COOL 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 12AP 3282First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 253-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 253-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Liberation Records X 14323First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | Mercury 888 253-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 138First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 139First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 138First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOL DJ 138First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMixed Up World (Extended Version)8:39
- BMixed Up World (Euro-Mix)8:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mixed Up World are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Mixed Up World are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Mixed Up World first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 888 253-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mixed Up World is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 253-1, 888 253-7, COOLX 138, COOL 138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 888 253 - 1 1 Y 320 and 888 253 - 1 2 Y 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mixed Up World 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.
