Talk Talk — The Colour of Spring
Known pressings
17 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | CA | EMI | E2 46228 | CD |
| 1986 | CA | EMI America | ST-17179 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | FR | EMI | 24 0491 1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | GB | EMI | CDP 7462282 | CD |
| 1986 | GB | EMI | EMC 3506 | Vinyl |
| 1986 | XE | EMI | 062 24 0491 1, 1A 062-24 0491 1, 24 0491 1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | US | EMI Manhattan | CDP 7 46228 2 | CD |
| 1997 | GB | EMI | 7243 8 55676 1 2 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1997 | GB | EMI | 7243 8 57131 2 5, RETALK 102 | CD — remastered reissue |
| 2003 | XE | EMI | 5914522, 7243 591452 2 8 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2003 | XW | Parlophone | [none] | Digital Media |
| 2012 | XE | EMI | CDEMCX 3506 | CD |
| 2012 | XE | EMI | EMCX 3506 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2014 | XE | Parlophone | 825646184040-3 | CD |
| 2014 | XW | Parlophone | — | Digital Media |
| 2025 | XW | Parlophone | 5021732589415 | CD |
| — | XE | Parlophone | 5099962176624 | CD — post 2013 Warner Music Group reissue |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Talk Talk "The Colour of Spring" audiophile limited CD