UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 458
- Format
- 7"
Zaine GriffFigures
Vinyl pressings
Figures
by Zaine Griff · 1982
14 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Figures was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Figures
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 458
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 458 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout, A-side, stamped
POSPX 458 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 458
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2141 561
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2002 152 S 1 320 1 ARunout side A
2002 152 S 2 320 B 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australasia | Polydor 2141 561First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Polydor 2002 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2814 340 bFirst year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1982 | Italy | Polydor 2002 152First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2002 152First year7", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2002 152First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2002 152First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2141 561First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 20 02 152First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 458First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 458First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 458First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFigures
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Figures are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Figures are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Figures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 458.
How do I tell if my copy of Figures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 458, POSPX 458, 2141 561, 2002 152) 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 Figures 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.