France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 2097 414
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
114 2 097 414 A POLYGRAMA
114 2 097 414 B POLYGRAMB
VoyageNowhere To Hide
Vinyl pressings
Nowhere To Hide
by Voyage · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Nowhere To Hide was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Nowhere To Hide
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Sirocco 2812 064
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Italy
June 3, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlas Records AT 117Atlas Records AT 117 A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AT 117 A 520Etched on runout area side B
DE 705 - 1N [CGD logo] 3-6-81 DDHand etched on runout area side B
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Papagayo 1 C 006-53 912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Friends Records FRS 12008
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Friends Records FRS 008
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Sirocco 2097 414First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Sirocco 2812 064First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Papagayo 1 C 006-53 912First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Friends Records FRS 12008First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Friends Records FRS 008First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | Portugal | Rossil RISS 8109First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Italy | Atlas Records AT 117First year7", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Italy | Atlas Records AT 117 / Atlas Records AT 117 AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Clover CL 71712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-5367", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-5367", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANowhere To Hide3:30
- BMagic In The Groove4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nowhere To Hide are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nowhere To Hide are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Nowhere To Hide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Italy, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Sirocco 2097 414.
How do I tell if my copy of Nowhere To Hide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2097 414, 2812 064, AT 117, 1 C 006-53 912) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 114 2 097 414 A POLYGRAM and 114 2 097 414 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nowhere To Hide 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.
