UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MERX 186 A // 1 ▽ 420 RSide A runout
MERX 186 B // 1 ▽ 420 RSide B runout
Vitamin ZCircus Ring (We Scream About)
Vinyl pressings
Circus Ring (We Scream About)
by Vitamin Z · 1985
14 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Circus Ring (We Scream About) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Circus Ring (We Scream About)
14 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 186
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MER 186 A//1▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side A
MER 186 B//1▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERDJ 186
- Format
- 12", Promo
Netherlands
May 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 660-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
880 660 7 1W 1 ℗ 1985 670 04Runout Side A
880 660 7 2W 1 ℗ 1985 670 04Runout Side B
880 660-7. 1Label Side A
880 660-7. 2Label Side B
Greece
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880660-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 880 660-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 880 660-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 660-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 880 660-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 880 660-1 / Mercury 880 660-1 QFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 880 660-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Greece | Mercury 880660-1First year12", Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1985 | Italy | Mercury 880 660-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | PolyGram 880 660-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Mercury MER 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury MERX 186First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury MERDJ 186First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury MER 186First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 660-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Greece | Mercury 880660-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ACircus Ring (We Scream About)4:40
- BDon`t Stop (To Listen To His Music)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Circus Ring (We Scream About) are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Circus Ring (We Scream About) are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Circus Ring (We Scream About) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Netherlands, Greece, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury MERX 186.
How do I tell if my copy of Circus Ring (We Scream About) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERX 186, MER 186, MERDJ 186, 880 660-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERX 186 A // 1 ▽ 420 R and MERX 186 B // 1 ▽ 420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Circus Ring (We Scream About) 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.
