Vinyl pressings
by UB40 · 1983
Many Rivers To Cross 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.
6 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.
DS 106016 A-1/83S IRunout side A, stamped [etched "DS"]
DS 106016 B-1/83S I II Made in GermanyRunout side B, stamped [etched "DS", "II"]
S 106 016 ALabel side A
S 106 016 BLabel side B
S 601 078 ALabel, side A
S 601 078 BLabel, side B
601078 A-1/83S iLabel, side A
601078 B-1/83S iLabel, side B
DEP 912 A-2U-1-1-Side A runout
DEP 912 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout
DEP 9-12aSide A label
DEP 9-12bSide B label
DEP 9 A-2U-1-1-2 YET ANOTHER ELUSiVE MiXStamped/etched runout, side A, variant 1
DEP 9 B-1U-1-1-0Stamped runout, side B, variant 1
DEP 9 A-1U-1-1-5 YET ANOTHER ELUSiVE MiXStamped/etched runout, side A, variant 2
DEP 9 B-1U-1-2-3Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
Å MX203833 7DEP9-1Runout side A
Å MX203834 7DEP9-2Runout side B
MX203833Side A Label
MX203834Side B Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Virgin 7DEP 9 / DEP International 7DEP 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 106 016 / Virgin 106 016-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Virgin 601 078-213 / Virgin 601 078First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | DEP International DEP 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | DEP International DEP 9A-1U7", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | DEP International DEP 9B-1U7", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | UK | DEP International DEP 9-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | DEP International DEP 9First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | DEP International F-601.708 / Virgin F-601.70812", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Virgin A-106.016 / DEP International A-106.0167", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin Australia 12 DEP 912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin Australia 12 DEP 912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 90412 / DEP International 904127", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of Many Rivers To Cross are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, New Zealand, Australia. One of them is Virgin 106 016.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 106 016, 601 078-213, DEP 9-12, DEP 9) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS 106016 A-1/83S I and DS 106016 B-1/83S I II Made in Germany. 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.
