Germany
April 6, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6005 214
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
WarningWhy Can The Bodies Fly
Vinyl pressings
Why Can The Bodies Fly
by Warning · 1982
10 pressings3 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronicRock
Why Can The Bodies Fly was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Why Can The Bodies Fly
4 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6400 585
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6400585 1Y//2 320 6400 585-A PFRunout side A
10 AA6400585 2Y 320 6400 585-B PFRunout side B
AA 6400 585.1YLabel side A
AA 6400 585.2YLabel side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6400 585 03Phonogram 6400 585 03
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 006400585 1Y 320 A 1 6400 585 - A PFRunout side A
10 AA6400585 2Y 320 B 1 6400 585 - B PFRunout side B
AA 6400 585.1YLabel side A
AA 6400 585.2YLabel side B
Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 21 21 476
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6400 585First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6400 585 03 / Phonogram 6400 585 03First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 21 21 476First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Vertigo 6005 214First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Vertigo 6005 2727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Vertigo 6400 74112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1983 | Germany | Vertigo 6400 74112", Maxi-Single, Reissue, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Vertigo 6005 2727", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | Europe | Fontana 870 310-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1988 | Europe | Fontana 870 310-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AWhy Can The Bodies Fly3:59
- BIn Crowd2:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Can The Bodies Fly are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Why Can The Bodies Fly are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was Why Can The Bodies Fly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Germany, Spain. One of them is Vertigo 6005 214, released April 6, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Can The Bodies Fly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6005 214, 6400 585, 6400 585 03, 21 21 476) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Why Can The Bodies Fly 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.