Benelux
1985- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549Les Disques Du Crépuscule FAS 47
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TWI 549-A2-C CΛSide A
TWI 549-B1-CSide B
Winston TongTheoretically Chinese
Vinyl pressings
Theoretically Chinese
by Winston Tong · 1985
10 pressings9 countriesLeftfieldElectroSynth-popElectronic
Theoretically Chinese 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 Theoretically Chinese
8 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
November 1985- Label and catalog number
- Operation Afterglow OPA 004Operation Afterglow TWI 549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TWI549-A3-CSide One
TWI549-B1-CSide Two
Belgium
1985- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM On Labels
- Runout / matrix
TWI549-A3-CRunout Side A
TWI549-B1-CRunout Side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6775
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Normal NORMAL 16Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
F-669 307-A-O TWI 549-A3-CSide A runout
F-669 307-B-O TWI 549-B1-CSide B runout
Greece
1985- Label and catalog number
- Music-Box SMB 40300
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
40300 ARunout side 1, stamped
40300 BRunout side 2, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Belgium | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Benelux | Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule FAS 47First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Celluloid CEL 6775First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Normal NORMAL 16 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40300First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Materiali Sonori maso 33034First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales 4GA-060 / Les Disques Du Crépuscule 4GA-060First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Operation Afterglow OPA 004 / Operation Afterglow TWI 549First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Les Disques Du Crépuscule VIL-28052LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Les Disques Du Crépuscule VIL-28052LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Big Brother5:07
- A2Endgame4:24
- A3The Quotidian5:08
- A4Theoretical China5:50
- A5Yellow Peril3:40
- B1The Principles Of Movement6:20
- B2Reports From The Heart5:50
- B3No Regrets5:45
- B4Broken English5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Theoretically Chinese are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Theoretically Chinese are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Theoretically Chinese first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Benelux, UK, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Les Disques Du Crépuscule TWI 549.
How do I tell if my copy of Theoretically Chinese is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TWI 549, OPA 004, CEL 6775, NORMAL 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TWI 549-A2-C CΛ and TWI 549-B1-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Theoretically Chinese 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.