UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records TVV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Moulded Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
TVV 1 A//5▽420 R 1 1Side 1
TVV 1 B//1▽420 A 1 1 8Side 2
Vinyl pressings
Revolution Baby
by Transvision Vamp · 1987
17 pressings4 countriesPop RockRock
Revolution Baby 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 Revolution Baby
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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
- MCA Records TVVT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TVVT 1 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1Side A, stamped, variant 1
TVVT 1 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 1Side B, stamped, variant 1
TVVT 1 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Side A, stamped, variant 2
TVVT 1 B // 3 ∇ 420 R 1 1 4Side B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records TVV 1
- Format
- 7", Advance, Single
- Runout / matrix
T V V 1 A // 3 ∇ 4 2 0 R 1Side A runout
TVV 1 B // 1 ∇ 4 20 R 1 1Side B runout
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WTTV 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Advance
- Runout / matrix
W T T V 1 A // 1 ∇ 4 2 0 R 11 1Side A runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 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 | UK | MCA Records TVV 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records TVVT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records TVV 1First year7", Advance, Single | 7", Advance, Single |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records WTTV 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Advance |
| 1988 | Australia | MCA Records 0-5780612", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 257 807-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | MCA Records 257 806-012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | MCA Records 257 807-77", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVVT 412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVV 47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVVTP 412", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Stereo · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVV 47", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records WTVVT 412", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVV 47", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | MCA Records TVVPR47", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | MCA Records WTVVT 112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ARevolution Baby
- BVid Kid Vamp
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Revolution Baby are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Revolution Baby are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Revolution Baby first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is MCA Records TVV 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Revolution Baby is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TVV 1, TVVT 1, WTTV 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TVV 1 A//5▽420 R 1 1 and TVV 1 B//1▽420 A 1 1 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Revolution Baby 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.
