Vinyl pressings
by UB40 · 1990
Kingston Town was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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.
DS 113085 A-1/3-90Runout side A, stamped, variant 1
DS 113085 B-1/3-90Runout side B, stamped, variant 1
DS 113085 A-1/3-90 IIRunout side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
DS 113085 B-1/3-90 IIRunout side B, stamped/etched, variant 2
DM6 1 3085 A-1 / 3-90 IRunout side A, variant 1
DM6 1 3085 B-1 / 3-90 IIIRunout side B, variant 1
DM613085 A-1/3-90 IIIRunout side A, variant 2
DM613085 B-1/3-90 IIIRunout side B, variant 2
DEP 35 A-1U-1- SRZ DA-side runout
DEP 35 B -1-1- DB-side runout
DEP 35-ALabel side A
DEP 35-BLabel side B
DEP 3512 A-1U-1-1- SRZ DRunout side A
DEP 3512 B-1U-1-1- DRunout side B
DEP 35-12AA side label - printed
DEP 35-12BB side label - printed
DEP 35 A-1U-1-1-Q5Side A runout, variant 1
DEP 35 B--1-1-Q3Side B runout, variant 1
DEP 35 A-1U-1-Q4 RZ DSide A runout, variant 2
DEP 35 B-1-1-Q4 DSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Virgin DEP 35First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin DEP 3512First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 113 085 / DEP International DEP 35First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 085 / Virgin 613 085-213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin 90601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Virgin SA 1274First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | DEP International DEP 3512First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | DEP International DEP 35 / DEP International 113 085-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | DEP International DEP 35-12 / DEP International DEP 3512First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | DEP International DEP 35 / Virgin 113 085-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1995 | US | Virgin S7-189497", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
11 vinyl pressings of Kingston Town are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1990 and 1995.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 113 085.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 113 085, 613 085, DEP 35, DEP 35-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS 113085 A-1/3-90 and DS 113085 B-1/3-90. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
