Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 839 233-1Polydor 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
839 233 - 1 5 1 320 A 1Side A
839 233 - 1 5 2 = 2 320 1 DSide B
XymoxTwist Of Shadows
Vinyl pressings
Twist Of Shadows
by Xymox · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Twist Of Shadows 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Twist Of Shadows
6 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 839 233-1Polydor 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8392331 A-1U-1-1Side A
8392331 B-1U-1-1Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 839 233-1Wing Records 422 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Records Corporation Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-839-233-1-AS-SP-DMM 1-1 STERLINGSide A
422-839-233-1-BS-SP-DMM 1-1 STERLINGSide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 422 839 233-1Wing Records 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Record Manufacturing Ltd. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
#-1 ᐉ 422-839233-1-AS-SP-DMM SP 1-3 SP-HRM STERLINGRunout side A
#-1 ᐉ 422-839233-1-BS-SP-DMM SP 1-2 SP-HRM STERLINGRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Wing Records 422 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · 53 - HRM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422-839-233-1-AS-SP-DMM SP1-2 SP-HRM STERLING #-1 ᐉRunout side A
422-839-233-1-BS-SP-DMM SP-HRM SP1-3 STERLING #-1 ᐉRunout side B
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
839 233-1A SNB 230 ELRunout Side A
839 233-1B SNB 230 ELRunout Side B
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Polydor 839 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Wing Records 839 233-1 / Polydor 839 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Wing Records 839 233-1 / Polydor 839 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Wing Records 839 233-1 / Wing Records 422 839 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Wing Records 422 839 233-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Wing Records 422 839 233-1 / Wing Records 839 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Pylon Records PYLON 47 / Republic Records B0028531-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2018 | US | Pylon Records Pylon 47 / Republic Records B0028531-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2018 | US | Pylon Records PYLON 47 / Republic Records B0028531-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Rubellan Remasters RUBY54LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Rubellan Remasters RUBY54LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Evelyn4:02
- A2Obsession5:49
- A3Craving5:41
- A4Blind Hearts3:47
- A5The River2:49
- B1A Million Things3:52
- B2Tonight5:19
- B3Imagination5:04
- B4In A City4:56
- B5Clementina5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Twist Of Shadows are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Twist Of Shadows are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.
When was Twist Of Shadows first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Canada. One of them is Wing Records 839 233-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Twist Of Shadows is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 839 233-1, 422 839 233-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 839 233 - 1 5 1 320 A 1 and 839 233 - 1 5 2 = 2 320 1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Twist Of Shadows 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.