UK
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 24 0101 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 2401011 A-2U-1-111 [Utopia lyre symbol]TOPIASide 1 runout
SHSP 2401011 B-1U-1-11 [Utopia lyre symbol]TOPIASide 2 runout
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Vinyl pressings
Identity
by Zee · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesNew WaveElectroProg RockElectronic
Identity 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 Identity
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 6 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP 2401011
- Format
- LP, White Label
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 2401011 B-2U-1-1-1 ƱTOPIASide B runout
Europe
April 9, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1A 064 2401011Harvest 1A 064-2401011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2401011 - A1 1 1Runout side A variant 1
2401011 - B1 A 1Runout side B variant 1
2401011-A1 O1 1Runout side A variant 2
2401011-B1 O1 1Runout side B variant 2
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2401011
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
240101 1 A 21 M6 346097 2runout side A, stamped
240101 1 B 21 M6 346098 2runout side B, stamped
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 064-2401011
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vecemi, Música E Discos, Lda. 24 0101 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | EMI 2401011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Harvest 064-2401011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Harvest 064-2401011First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Vecemi, Música E Discos, Lda. 24 0101 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Harvest 066 24 0101 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Harvest SHSP 2401011First yearLP, White Label | LP, White Label |
| 1984 | Europe | Harvest 1A 064 2401011 / Harvest 1A 064-2401011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Harvest SHSP 24 0101 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | The Strictly Limited Edition Vinyl Record Company TSLEVC3LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK | The Strictly Limited Edition Vinyl Record Company TSLEVC3LPLP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cönfüsiön4:15
- A2Vöices6:15
- A3Priväte Persön3:37
- A4Stränge Rhythm6:40
- B1Cüts Like Ä Diämönd5:30
- B2By Töüching5:40
- B3Höw Dö Yöü Dö It4:37
- B4Seems We Were Dreäming5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Identity are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Identity are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 2019.
When was Identity first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, France, Italy and more. One of them is Harvest SHSP 24 0101 1, released April 9, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Identity is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHSP 24 0101 1, SHSP 2401011, 1A 064 2401011, 2401011) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHSP 2401011 A-2U-1-111 [Utopia lyre symbol]TOPIA and SHSP 2401011 B-1U-1-11 [Utopia lyre symbol]TOPIA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Identity 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.