UK
September 24, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 721
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 721 A-1U-1- 1 - 1Side A runout
FB 7 L̶P̶F̶B̶Side B runout
VS 721 B-1U-1- 1 - 1Side C runout
FB 7 L̶P̶F̶B̶Side D runout
XTCThis World Over
Vinyl pressings
This World Over
by XTC · 1984
12 pressings5 countriesNew WaveRock
This World Over 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 This World Over
11 pressings came out in 1984, 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
September 24, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 721-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 72112 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout
LP FB 120 3Side B runout
VS 72112 B-1U-1-1-1Side C runout
LP FB 120 3Side D runout
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 721-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 72112 A-1U-1-1⇀X1Side A, Variant 1
VS 72112 B-1U-1-1⇀X1Side B, Variant 1
VS 72112 A-2U-1-1••1Side A, Variant 2
VS 72112 B-2U-1-1- 1Side B, Variant 2
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS721
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VS 721 A-1U-1- / 2A, variant 1
VS 721 B-1U-1- / 1B, variant 1
VS 721 A-2U-1- 1⇀4A, variant 2
VS 721 B-1U-1- 1⇀5B, variant 2
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 721-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 72112 A-2U-1-1—1Runout Side A
VS 72112 B-2U-1-1—1Runout Side B
Europe
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 106 975Virgin 106 975-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 106975 A-1/84 S IIIRunout side A, stamped variant 1
DM 106975 B-1/84 S IIIRunout side B, stamped variant 1
DM 106975 A-1/84 S III IIRunout side A, stamped variant 2
DM 106975 B-1/84 S IIIRunout side B, stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin VS 721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 606 / Virgin 601 606-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | France | Virgin SA 3011First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 721First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 721-12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 975 / Virgin 106 975-100First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS721First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 721-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS721First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 721-12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 7211212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThis World Over
- BBlue Overall
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This World Over are there?
12 vinyl pressings of This World Over are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was This World Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Ireland, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin VS 721, released September 24, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of This World Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 721, VS 721-12, VS721, 106 975) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 721 A-1U-1- 1 - 1 and FB 7 L̶P̶F̶B̶. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This World Over 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.
