Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice MLF 453
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Word Of Mouth
by Toni Basil · 1981
30 pressings19 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Word Of Mouth 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 Word Of Mouth
15 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice MLF 453Radialchoice MLF-453
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MLF 453ASide 1 Runout, Stamped
MLF 453BSide 2 Runout, Stamped
MLF-453ASide 1 Label
MLF-453BSide 2 Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Radialchoice BASIL 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BASIL-1-A5 TOWNHOUSE ΛRunout side A variant 1
BASIL-1-B1 30 Λ TOWNHOUSERunout side B variant 1
BASIL 1 A3 2BRunout side A variant 2
BASIL-1-B1 TOWNHOUSE ΛRunout side B variant 2
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204 661Radialchoice 204 661-320
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 204661
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Electrola 1C 064-46 300Radialchoice 1C 064-46 300
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
46300-A1 1Runout side A
46300-B1 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Radialchoice MLF 453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia | Radialchoice MLF 453 / Radialchoice MLF-453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Virgin 204 661 / Radialchoice 204 661-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 204661First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Electrola 1C 064-46 300 / Radialchoice 1C 064-46 300First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Radialchoice 2473834First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Greece | Virgin 2473 834First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin BASIL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Vadeca VI-3004 DBFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Radialchoice BASIL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Singapore | Radialchoice BASIL 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | Radialchoice EMCJ(L) 5268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | South Korea | Radialchoice YJPL-009First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Radialchoice I-204.661First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Radialchoice BASIL 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | 麗鳴行唱片有限公司 LM-3208LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41410LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41410LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Nobody
- A2Hanging Around
- A3Thief On The Loose
- A4Time After Time
- B1Mickey
- B2Little Red Book
- B3Be Stiff
- B4Space Girls
- B5You Gotta Problem
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Word Of Mouth are there?
30 vinyl pressings of Word Of Mouth are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was Word Of Mouth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Australia, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Radialchoice MLF 453.
How do I tell if my copy of Word Of Mouth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLF 453, BASIL 1, 204 661, 204661) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Word Of Mouth 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.
