UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 998-13
- Format
- 12"
Working WeekSurrender
Vinyl pressings
Surrender
by Working Week · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesFunk / Soul
Surrender was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Surrender
11 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 998
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 99812
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS99812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Dance VS 998-12 DJVirgin VS 998-12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
VS 99812 A-2U-1-1.1 D TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A stamped,etched
VS 99812 B-1U-1-1.1 DSide B stamped
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 998-13 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Virgin 109 388 / Virgin 109 388-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Virgin 009987First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 609 388-213First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS-12004First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS-12004First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 998-13First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 998First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin Dance VS 998-12 DJ / Virgin VS 998-12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 99812First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS99812First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 998-13 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASurrender (Extended Mix)
- B1Apocalypse
- B2Surrender (7" Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Surrender are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Surrender are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Surrender first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, France, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin VS 998-13.
How do I tell if my copy of Surrender is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 998-13, VS 998, VS 99812, VS99812) 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 Surrender 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.
