UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice CHS 2638
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TIC-4-A2Side A - Etched
TIC-4-B1Side B - Etched
Vinyl pressings
Mickey
by Toni Basil · 1981
50 pressings20 countriesPop RockRockPop
Mickey was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Mickey
15 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 46 PDJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice POW 0035Radialchoice POW-0035
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POW-0035ASide A Runouts
POW-0035BSide B Runouts
POW0035-A DBSide A Runout, Hand Etched, Variant 2
POW0035-B DBSide B Runout, Hand Etched, Variant 2
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice VSX 1148Virgin VSX 1148
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VSX 1148-A-2 SNB 230A Side runout [etched]
VSX 1148-B SNB 230B Side runout [etched]
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice VS 1148Virgin VS 1148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS1148-A SnB 230
VS1148-B SnB 230
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice VS 1148Virgin VS 1148
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS1148-A SNB 230Etched runout side A [variant 1]
VS1148-B SNB 230Etched runout side B [variant 1]
9 VS1148-A SNB 230Etched runout side A [variant 2]
VS1148-B-X SNB 230Etched runout 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 50 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s43 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Radialchoice POW 0035 / Radialchoice POW-0035First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Radialchoice VSX 1148 / Virgin VSX 1148First year12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1981 | Canada | Radialchoice VS 1148 / Virgin VS 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Radialchoice VS 1148 / Virgin VS 1148First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Radialchoice 1C 006-64 426 / Electrola 1C 006-64 426First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Radialchoice 64426 / Electrola 1C 006-64 426First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45051First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Virgin 104 159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Powderworks POW-0035First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Radialchoice TIC 4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Radialchoice EMIJ 4390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Radialchoice CHS 2638First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Chrysalis CHS 46 PDJFirst year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1981 | Zimbabwe | EMI EMIJ 4390First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | US | Razor & Tie 79301 80750-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1999 | US | Razor & Tie 93018-07507-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1999 | US | Razor & Tie 7930180750-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Radialchoice POW-00357", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | US | Chrysalis VS8 429577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Chrysalis VS8 429577", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis VS8 429577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AMickey3:30
- BHanging Around3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mickey are there?
50 vinyl pressings of Mickey are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1981 and 1999.
When was Mickey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Radialchoice CHS 2638.
How do I tell if my copy of Mickey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2638, CHS 46 PDJ, POW 0035, VSX 1148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TIC-4-A2 and TIC-4-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mickey 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.
