UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 155
- Format
- 12"
Total ContrastKiss
Vinyl pressings
Kiss
by Total Contrast · 1987
16 pressings7 countriesElectroGarage HouseElectronic
Kiss was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Kiss
15 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 155
- Format
- 7"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 155DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 155
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 215-1
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
886-215-I-AS-SPIEtching Side A
886-215-I-BS-SPEtching Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 215-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | London Records LDSX241First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 204-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | London Records 886 204-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 204-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 204-7/-1First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 204-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 204-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 155First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LON 155First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 155DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records LONX 155First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 215-1First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 215-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 215-1First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | London Records 886 215-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKiss (The Expansion)
- B1Kiss (Wipe The Juice Dubwise)9:20
- B2Dance
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Kiss are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Kiss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is London Records LONX 155.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 155, LON 155, LONX 155DJ, 886 215-1) 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 Kiss 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.
