UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5036
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5036-A1♢MB 1Side A etched runout
ARL 5036-B2♢MB 1Side B etched runout
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Vinyl pressings
Touch
by Touch · 1980
12 pressings7 countriesArena RockRock
Touch was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Touch
10 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5036
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5036 A-I♢MBRunout side A, etched
ARL 5036-B-I♢MBRunout side B, etched
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 38-123
- Format
- LP, Album · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STC•804463-C MO 24756Side A Etched
STC•804•464-A MO 24756XSide B Etched
STERLINGSide A & B Stamped
ST-C-804463-MOSide A Label
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 38-123
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STC-804463-C SP 0-1SM1-2 STERLINGSide A etched, Sterling stamped
0-1SM2-1 STC-804464-A SP1 STERLINGSide B etched, Sterling stamped
ST-C-804463-SPSide A label
ST-C-804464-SPSide B label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola VPL16532
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 202 312Ariola 202 312-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
202312 A-1/80S Made in GermanyRunout side A
202312 B-2/80S Made in GermanyRunout side B
S 202 312 ALabel side A
S 202 312 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Ariola VPL16532First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 202 312 / Ariola 202 312-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariola ARL 39055First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | ATCO Records P-10886TFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | ATCO Records P-10886TFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Ariola 202.312 / Ariola 202 312First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARL 5036First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Ariola ARL 5036First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1980 | US | ATCO Records SD 38-123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | ATCO Records SD 38-123First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 107LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1990 | UK | Music For Nations MFN 107LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't You Know What Love Is3:50
- A2When The Spirit Moves You3:56
- A3Love Don't Fail Me4:24
- A4Black Star3:32
- A5There's A Light3:56
- B1So High5:18
- B2Last Chance For Love3:51
- B3Yes (You Need To Rock N' Roll)4:22
- B4Listen (Can You Feel It)5:02
- B5My Life Depends On You5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Touch are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Touch are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1990.
When was Touch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Ariola ARL 5036.
How do I tell if my copy of Touch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARL 5036, SD 38-123, VPL16532, 202 312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL 5036-A1♢MB 1 and ARL 5036-B2♢MB 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Touch 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.