The Police — Ghost in the Machine
Known pressings
27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CA | A&M Records | SP-3730 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | GB | A&M Records | AMLK 63730 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | US | Nautilus Recordings | NR 40 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records | SP-3730 | Vinyl |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records | CD 3730 | CD |
| 1984 | JP | A&M Records | 38XB-18 | CD — mfd. by Alfa Records |
| 1985 | DE | A&M Records | 393 730-2 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | A&M Records | D25Y3281 | CD |
| 1995 | US | A&M Records | 75021 3730 2 | CD |
| 1995 | US | A&M Records | 75021 3730 2 IN02 | CD |
| 2003 | JP | Universal International | 493 646-2 | SACD |
| 2003 | US | A&M Records | 069 493 598-2 | CD |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 646-2 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 655-2 | Enhanced CD — enhanced |
| 2008 | JP | Universal International | UICY-90741 | SHM-CD — limited edition |
| 2016 | XE | A&M Records | — | Digital Media — 2016 vinyl digital download code |
| 2019 | — | Polydor | — | Digital Media — remastered 2003 |
| 2019 | XE | A&M Records | 080 461-5 | 12" Vinyl — 2018 remaster |
| 2019 | XW | Polydor | — | Digital Media |
| 2021 | JP | Universal Music | UICY-40350 | HQCD — 2021 MQA x UHQCD |
| 2022 | — | UMC | — | Digital Media |
| 2022 | XE | A&M Records, UMC | 457 324-8 | 12" Vinyl — picture disc |
| — | DE | A&M Records | 393 730-2 | CD — made in W. Germany by PDO |
| — | US | A&M Records | CD 3730 | CD |
| — | US | A&M Records | CD-3730, DIDX 2 | CD |
| — | US | A&M Records, Columbia Record Club | CD-3730, DIDY | CD |
| — | US | A&M Records | CD-3730, DIDZ-10070 | CD |
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
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
The Police "Ghost in the Machine" audiophile limited CD