Talk Talk — The Party's Over
Known pressings
11 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 |
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| 1982 | GB | EMI | 0C 062-07 646, EMC 3413 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | NL | EMI | 1A 064-07646 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1982 | US | EMI | CDP 7 46366 2 | CD |
| 1982 | US | EMI America | ST-17083 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1987 | GB | EMI | CDP 7463662 | CD |
| 1988 | GB | Fame, EMI | CD-FA 3187, CDP 7 463662, CDP 7463662 | CD |
| 1997 | GB | EMI | 7243 8 56796 2 9, RETALK 100 | CD |
| 1997 | XE | EMI | 7243 8 56796 2 9, RETALK 100 | CD — Printed in EU on the back |
| 2012 | XE | EMI | 5099962178525, CDEMCX 3413 | CD |
| 2025 | XW | Parlophone | — | CD |
| — | XE | Parlophone | 5099962178525, CDEMCX 3413 | 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 Party's Over" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Talk Talk "The Party's Over" audiophile limited CD