Vinyl pressings
by Tom Scott · 1982
Desire was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
60162-A-2SH-SP 0-1SM1-1 + SLM △2078 TML-SSide A Runout - Etched
60162-B-2-SH-SP 0-1SM1-1 + SLM △2078-X SP TML-SSide B Runout - Etched
+ SLM △2078 60162-A-4SH-AR TML-S [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16970-A4Side A runout
+ SLM △2078·X 60162-B-4 SH AR TML-S [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-16971-B4Side B runout
60162-AA side label
60162-BB side label
60162-A-4SH-AR TML-S ɑ B-16970-A4 + SLM Δ2078A side etch exc ᴛᴍʟ-s, "ɑ" stamps
60162-B-3 SHAR TML-M ɑ B-16971-B3 + SLM Δ2078-XB side etch exc ᴛᴍʟ-ᴍ, "ɑ" stamps
60162-AA Side Label
60162-BB Side Label
60162-A-1SH-SP TML-M 0-1SM 1-1 + SLM Δ2078A Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ-M stamp
60162-B-2-SH-SP TML-S 0-1 SM1-2 + SLM Δ2078-X SPB Side Etch exc ᴛᴍʟ-S, stamp
STRAWBERRY(E) K-52411-ASide A Runout - Etched
STRAWBERRY(E) K-52411-BSide B Runout - Etched
96-01621-A JW (CR)A-side etched runout
96-01621-B JW (CR)B-side etched runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Elektra Musician 96 01621First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 411 / Elektra Musician MUS 52 411First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS 52 411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 411 / Elektra Musician MUS 52 411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Ireland | Elektra K 52411 / Elektra Musician MUS K 52411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Elektra Musician P-11245First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Elektra Musician 60162-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Elektra Musician MUS K 52 411First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Elektra MUS K52411First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician 9 60162-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician 60162-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician E1 60162LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician 9 60162-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician 9 60162-1 / Elektra Musician 60162First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Elektra Musician 60162-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
15 vinyl pressings of Desire are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Elektra Musician 9 60162-1, released August 1982.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9 60162-1, 60162-1, MUS K52411, 96 01621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60162-A-2SH-SP 0-1SM1-1 + SLM △2078 TML-S and 60162-B-2-SH-SP 0-1SM1-1 + SLM △2078-X SP TML-S. 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.
