The Police — Outlandos d'Amour
Known pressings
35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | GB | A&M Records | AMLH 68502 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1978 | XE | A&M Records | AMLH 68502 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | CA | A&M Records | SP-4753 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | DE | A&M Records | 394 753-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | GB | A&M Records | 394 753-1 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1979 | US | A&M Records | SP-4753 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | DE | A&M Records | 394 753-2 | CD |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records | CD-3311 | CD — AM+ |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records, Inc. | CDEPR 1042, 394 753-2 | CD |
| 1986 | JP | A&M Records | D32Y3022 | CD |
| 1988 | JP | A&M Records | D25Y3278 | CD |
| 1991 | XE | A&M Records | 394 753-2, CDMID 126 | CD |
| 1995 | US | A&M Records | 75021 3311 2, D154159 | CD — Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing |
| 2003 | CA | A&M Records | 0694935952 | CD — 25th anniversary remaster |
| 2003 | GB | A&M Records | 493 652-2 | Digital Media |
| 2003 | GB | A&M Records | 493 652-2 | Enhanced CD — enhanced |
| 2003 | US | A&M Records | 069 493 595-2 | CD |
| 2003 | US | A&M Records | 069 493 602-2 | SACD (2 channels) |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 643-2 | Hybrid SACD (CD layer) |
| 2003 | XE | A&M Records | 493 652-2 | Enhanced CD — manufactured by Sony DADC |
| 2007 | JP | A&M Records | UICY-93189 | CD |
| 2007 | JP | A&M Records, Universal Music | UIJY-9026 | 12" Vinyl — 200gr |
| 2008 | JP | Universal International | UICY-90738 | SHM-CD — limited edition |
| 2012 | JP | A&M Records | uml52264 | Digital Media — 24bit/192kHz |
| 2014 | JP | Universal International | UIGY-9604 | SHM-CD — SACD |
| 2014 | XE | A&M Records | 0082839475310 | 12" Vinyl |
| 2018 | US | A&M Records | 676325-1 | 12" Vinyl — 2018 remaster |
| 2021 | JP | Universal Music | UICY-40347 | HQCD — 2021 MQA x UHQCD |
| — | CA | A&M Records | CCD 69991 | CD — club edition |
| — | CA | A&M Records | CD 69991 | CD |
| — | FR | A&M Records | 394 753-2 | CD — AM+ |
| — | GB | A&M Records, Vivante Productions | SP-3311, VPLP 003 | 12" Vinyl |
| — | US | A&M Records, BMG Direct | CD-3311, D124159 | CD — BMG club release - DDI pressing |
| — | US | A&M Records | CD-4753 | CD |
| — | XW | Polydor | — | Digital Media — remastered 2003 |
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 "Outlandos d'Amour" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
The Police "Outlandos d'Amour" audiophile limited CD