US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Danya Records F 9645
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F-9645 A2 TP (AP)Side A runout
F-9645 B1 G1 (A)Side B runout
F 9645 ASide A label
F 9645 BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Vicious Rumors
by Timex Social Club · 1986
17 pressings14 countriesElectroDiscoElectronic
Vicious Rumors 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 Vicious Rumors
14 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo CTLP 2
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo CTLP 2
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LIB-5090
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 9129
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SP 9129-A TLC-TSide A runout
SP 9129-B TLC-TSide B runout
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 635-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
830 635 1 1Y 1 670 04 1 12Runout side A, variant 1
830 635 1 2Y 1 670 04 12 1Runout side B, variant 1
830 635 1 1Y 1 670 04 12 2Runout side A, variant 2
830 635 1 2Y 1 670 04 114Runout 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Liberation Records LIB-5090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | A&M Records SP 9129First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 830 635-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Mercury 830 635-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Greece | Mercury 830 635-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Italy | Mercury 830 635-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3242First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Mexico | Mercury LPR 19151First yearLP | LP |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Liberation Records L38612First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Philippines | Mercury 830 635-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Mercury 830 635-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo CTLP 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo CTLP 2First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Danya Records F 9645First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | CBS/Sony 28AP 3242First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Rumors5:46
- A2Thinkin' About Ya5:57
- A3Mixed Up World5:18
- A4Only You4:15
- B1Vicious Rumors (Euromix)4:16
- B2Just Kickin' It5:16
- B3Go Away Little Girl4:18
- B4Cokelife4:51
- B5360° (Natty Prep)6:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vicious Rumors are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Vicious Rumors are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Vicious Rumors first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Danya Records F 9645.
How do I tell if my copy of Vicious Rumors is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 9645, CTLP 2, LIB-5090, SP 9129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, F-9645 A2 TP (AP) and F-9645 B1 G1 (A). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vicious Rumors 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.
