Vinyl pressings
by XTC · 1989
Mayor Of Simpleton was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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.
VS 1158 A-1U-1-1 DRunout Side A, Variant 1
VS 1158 B-1U-1-1 DRunout Side B, Variant 1
VS 1158 A-1U-1- DRunout Side A, Variant 2
VS 1158 B-1U-1-1 DRunout Side B, Variant 2
VS 1158 A-1U-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side A
VS 1158 B-1U-1-Q3 DRunout stamped side B
VS 1158-ALabel Side A
VS 1158-BLabel Side B
VST 1158 A-1U-1- DRunout Side A, stamped, Variant 1
VST 1158 B-1U-1-1 DRunout Side B, stamped, Variant 1
VST 1158 A-1U-1-1 DRunout Side A, stamped, Variant 2
VST 1158 B-1U-1-1 DRunout Side B, stamped, Variant 2
VST 1158 A-1U-1- DRunout, side A
VST 1158 B-1U-1-1 DRunout, side B
0-21160-A SHI DMM B-34207-SHI Δ23806 Precision 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
0-21160-B SHI DMM B-34208-SHI Δ23806-X Precision 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
0-21160-A SPO-2 SHI DMM B-34207-SHI Δ23806 2̶-̶1̶ Precision AL-SPSide A runout, variant 2
0-21160-B SHI DMM B-34208-SHI Δ23806-X Precision F̶-̶2̶ SP 0-1 AL-SPSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VS 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VS 1472First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VSX1472First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Virgin VSX 1472 / Virgin VSX1472First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 021 / Virgin 112 021-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | Virgin SEC-730First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1158First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1158First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1158First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 0-21160 / Geffen Records 9 21160-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-27552First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Geffen Records 7-27552First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1158First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1158First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Virgin VSR1158 / Virgin VSR 1158First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
15 vinyl pressings of Mayor Of Simpleton are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, UK & Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1158, released January 16, 1989.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1158, VST 1158, 0-21160, 7-27552) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1158 A-1U-1-1 D and VS 1158 B-1U-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
