Belgium
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TWI-310-A₁ JONZSide A, etched
TWI-310-B₁ SOUND CLINICSide B, etched
Winston TongTheoretical China
Vinyl pressings
Theoretical China
by Winston Tong · 1984
11 pressings5 countriesNew WaveExperimentalRock
Theoretical China was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Theoretical China
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Belgium
1984- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule 12TWI310
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 TWI-310-A₁ Jonz SDP(BDA)Side A
12 TWI-310-B₁Side B
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid 1930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6737
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 310
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule 12TWI 310Normal NORMAL 7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 TWI-310-A1Side One
12 TWI-310-B2Side Two
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | Les Disques Du Crépuscule 12TWI310First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Celluloid 1930First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Celluloid CEL 6737First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Les Disques Du Crépuscule 12TWI 310 / Normal NORMAL 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Les Disques Du Crépuscule 12TWI 310 / Normal NORMAL 7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Japan | Crépuscule Au Japon SC-1003(S)First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Japan | Crépuscule Au Japon SC-1003(S)First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Belgium | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 310First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales GA-04012" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Celluloid 19307", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATheoretical China3:50
- BLike The Others3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theoretical China are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Theoretical China are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Theoretical China first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Belgium, France, Germany, Japan. One of them is Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 310, released August 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Theoretical China is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWI 310, 12TWI310, 1930, CEL 6737) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWI-310-A₁ JONZ and TWI-310-B₁ SOUND CLINIC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theoretical China 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.