Vinyl pressings
by Vince Clarke · 1985
One Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
12 TAG 1 A1 timtom MPORunout, A-side, variant 1
12 TAG 1 B1 TY MPORunout, B-side, variant 1
12 TAG 1 A¹ X timtom MPORunout, A-side, variant 2
12 TAG 1 B¹ TY X MPORunout, B-side, variant 2
MPO 7 TAG 1 A1 ✕ timtomRunout, side A etched, variant 1
MPO 7 TAG 1 B1 ✕ TYRunout, side B etched, variant 1
MPO 7 TAG 1 A1 timtomRunout, side A etched, variant 2
MPO 7 TAG 1 B1 TYRunout, side B etched, variant 2
7 TAG 1 A¹ ✕ timtom MPOSide A runout etched
7 TAG 1 B¹ S TY MPOSide B runout etched
7 TAG 1On B label with (TAG 1) boxed
[symbol] 85 5 3 12. 002 ASide A
[symbol] 85 5 3 12. 002 BSide B
[Etched: BN] TD C-126.830-ASide A runout stamped, variant 1
[Etched: BN] TD [90° rotated: 0] C-126.830-BSide B runout stamped, variant 1
[Etched: BN] TD [90° rotated: 0] C-126.830-ASide A runout stamped, variant 2
[Etched: BN] TD [90° rotated: 0] C-126.830-BSide B runout stamped, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Mute ETUM-807 / Possum Records ETUM-807First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Mute MUTE-1549First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Mute 102081 / Vogue 102081First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Mute INT 111.828 / Mute 7 Tag 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mute 12 TAG 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute TAGX 1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute TAG 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute TAGX 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Italy | Mute TAG 17", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Portugal | Mute 530602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mute 7 TAG 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mute 12 TAG 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | RCA Victor SPTO-7499First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7498First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-7498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
21 vinyl pressings of One Day are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Greece, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mute 12 TAG 1, released June 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 TAG 1, 7 TAG 1, VG 2045 Z, 312002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 TAG 1 A1 timtom MPO and 12 TAG 1 B1 TY MPO. 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.
