UK
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ZOD 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZOD 112 A // 1 ▽ 420 RSide A runout
ZOD 112 B // 1 ▽ 420 RSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Prime Mover
by Zodiac Mindwarp And The Love Reaction · 1987
20 pressings7 countriesIndie RockHard RockRock
Prime Mover was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Prime Mover
20 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
UK
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ZOD 122
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Blood Red
- Runout / matrix
ZOD 122 A // 2 ▽ 420 TSlab One, Stamped
ZOD 122 B // 1 ▽ 420 TSlab Two, Stamped
UK
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury WARP 3
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
ZOD 112 A/1▽420RSide A runout, stamped
ZOD 112 B/2▽420RSide B runout, stamped
UK
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ZOD 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label, Single Came In Carboard External Sleeve made by Wilton Packaging London
UK
April 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ZOD122Mercury ZOD 122
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZOD 122 A/2 ▽ 420 TSide A runout
ZOD 122 B/1 ▽ 420 TSide B runout
UK
May 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury ZOD 122
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZOD 122 A//1 ▽ 420 T
ZOD 122 A//2 ▽ 420 T
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 888 643-1First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 888 485-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 485-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 485-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 485-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 485-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Mercury 888 485-1First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 1 / Mercury 888 485-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD DJ1 / Mercury ZOD DJ 1First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 1 / Mercury 888 485-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Vertigo PRO-553-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 112First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury ZOD 122First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- APrime Mover
- B1Laughing In The Face Of Death
- B2Hangover From Hell
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Prime Mover are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Prime Mover are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Prime Mover first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury ZOD 112, released April 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Prime Mover is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZOD 112, ZOD 122, WARP 3, ZOD 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZOD 112 A // 1 ▽ 420 R and ZOD 112 B // 1 ▽ 420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Prime Mover 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.