Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra 12MA-038
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12MA 038 A SNBA-Side Runout
12MA-038B-2 SNB ELB-Side Runout
Vinyl pressings
Message On The Radio
by Trans-X · 1983
20 pressings6 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Message On The Radio was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Message On The Radio
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra 7MT-026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7MT026-A SNB DM-2Side A, etched runout
(12MT) 7MT026-B SNB DM-94Side B, etched runout
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Matra 7MT-026
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 773-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
815 773 - 1 S 1 320 1 DRunout side A, variant 1
815 773 - 1 S 2 320 1 FRunout side B, variant 1
815 773 - 1 S1 320 E 1Runout side A, variant 2
815 773 - 1 S2 320 E 1Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 773-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
815 773-7 S1 320 1 AA side runout, variant 1
815 773-7 S2 320 2 AB side runout, variant 1
815 773-7 S1 320 2 FA side runout, variant 2
815 773-7 S2 320 1 FB side runout, variant 2
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 815 791-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Green Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
815 791-1/1MA-Side Label
815 791-1/2MB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Matra 12MA-038First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra 7MT-026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Matra 7MT-026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 773-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 773-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 791-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 815 791-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Musart MI 31083First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 815 773-7 / Matra 815 773-1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Trebol TI-7074512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Trebol TI-70745 / Musart TI-7074512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 815 773-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 815 791-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | US | Mirage 0-9696112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | US | Mirage DMD 71212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMessage On The Radio5:10
- B1Message On The Radio (Instr)5:10
- B2Message On The Radio (Radio Version)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Message On The Radio are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Message On The Radio are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Message On The Radio first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands. One of them is Matra 12MA-038.
How do I tell if my copy of Message On The Radio is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12MA-038, 7MT-026, 815 773-1, 815 773-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12MA 038 A SNB and 12MA-038B-2 SNB EL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Message On The Radio 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.
