Vinyl pressings
by UB40 · 1986
Sing Our Own Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
31 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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.
DEP 2312 A-1U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE D.M.M.Side A runout, variant 1
DEP 2312 B-1U-1-1- DSide B runout, variant 1
DEP 2312 A-1U-1-3-7 D TOWNHOUSE D.M.M.Side A runout, variant 2
DEP 2312 B-1U-1-2 1. DSide B runout, variant 2
DEP 23 A-1 U-1-x1- X1 D TOWNHOUSERunout, side A, stamped/etched
DEP 23 B-1 U -1-1- X1 DRunout, side B, stamped
DEP 23ASide A label
DEP 23BSide B label
DEP 23 12 A-1 U-1-1-1Runout, side A, stamped
DEP 23 12 B-1 U-1-1-1Runout, side B, stamped
SP-012194-ASide A Print
SP-012194-BSide B Print
I B1 A&M-AM-02858 A RCA 1 [trumpet]A-Side Runout Etching
I B1 A&M-AM-02858 B RCA 2 [trumpet]B-Side Runout Etching
AM-02858-AA-Side Label
AM-02858-BB-Side Label
A&M -SP-012194 A RCA-1 1 A:ASide A (etched)
A&M -SP-012194-b-RCA-1 1 A:A A2 (stamped)Side B - (etched except for A2 which is stamped)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | DEP International DEP 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Australia | DEP International DEP 23-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Canada | DEP International VSX 1316 / DEP International VSX1316First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | DEP International VS 1316First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | DEP International 108 264 / DEP International 108 264-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Dep International 608 264 / Virgin 608 264-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90264 / DEP International 90264First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | DEP International 80262 / Virgin 80262First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 902647", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Ireland | DEP International DEP 23First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | DEP International VINX 138 / Virgin VINX 138First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | DEP International VIN45202 / DEP International VIN 45202First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Mexico | RCA Victor RX-285 / RCA Victor 3063-ACXFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | DEP International DEP 23-12First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | New Zealand | DEP International DEP 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
32 vinyl pressings of Sing Our Own Song are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Greece, Australia and more. One of them is DEP International DEP 23-12, released June 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEP 23-12, DEP 23, DEP 23-12 DJ, SP-12194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEP 2312 A-1U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE D.M.M. and DEP 2312 B-1U-1-1- D. 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.
