Outlandos D'Amour

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“This release is identical to to [r16645263], except that the other release includes an as of now unidentified "RAT" matrix info in side B runout. COVER SLEEVE PRINTED ON GLOSSY FINISH Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Argentina

“Press different from [r2863816] and [r10317130]. This press has a clearly visible red mark in the lower right corner of the cover, below the sting neck. The name THE POLICE, also on the cover, is red instead of orange like the other Argentine editions. The labels have different typography (in the cat #), spacing (in the name THE POLICE) and location of the general text. The matrix etched on side B, has the first two characters (AL) crossed out and then the corrected matrix.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Greece

“-Price code 57 and SE are printed on the back sleeve -No Fabelsound manufacturing credit on the writing around the label's rim -Matte sleeve without printery credit”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“This issue has a different label layout to this issue with [url=https://www.discogs.com/The-Police-Outlandos-DAmour/release/793593]the same cat. #[/url]. Runout variant 5 is etched apart from, D, 8, 1, 3 and A.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“This version has the sleeve printed by Gothic Press Ltd. and the lacquer cut by Tony Bridge (tone). [r10408836] The version here is identical except it was NOT cut by Tony Bridge (tone) Back of sleeve states printed in England by Gothic Press Ltd. Issued in a matte-finish picture card sleeve, plain paper inner Made in Great Britain, Patent Nos. 1,125,555. All songs published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., except A5 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd./Island Music Ltd. and B4b Rondor Music (London) Ltd.. Tracks B4a and B4b are listed as one on the sleeve and on the labels with time given 3:24. This copy states that the country of manufacture is as stated on the Record Label, this is not so although it is probably a UK copy. All matrix runouts are etched except the last numbers and letters, that are stamped.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Singapore

“Marketed by Polygram Records Provate Ltd Singapore/ Polygram Records Sdn Bhd Malaysia/ Polygram Records Ltd H.K. Generic inner plastic sleeve”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Taiwan

“Probably issued during the 80's my copy (this one) is still sealed. Two triangular stickers on front cover: the left one probably for the price, the right one giving I think tips for the content. Catalogue number on spine PRO-4047”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“Issued in a matte-finish picture card sleeve, plain paper inner Made in Great Britain, Patent Nos. 1,125,555. All songs published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., except A5 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd./Island Music Ltd. and B4b Rondor Music (London) Ltd.. Tracks B4a and B4b are listed as one on the sleeve and on the labels with time given 3:24. This copy states that the country of manufacture is as stated on the Record Label, this is not so although it is probably a UK copy. Variant 8 has a sticker "Special Price" at the top right of the sleeve and "The Police" in red. Inner sleeve has "Special Price High Quality Pressing" stamped. (P) 1978 A&M Records Ltd. Publishers: A1-A4, B1-B3,B4a,B5: Virgin Music Publishers Limited. A5: Virgin Music Publishers Limited/ Island Music Limited B4b: Rondor Music (London) Ltd. Matrices are etched except for the 'CBS' letter & number stamps away from the main matrix string: "A, B, C, D, E, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 11"”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Australia

“Pressed on translucent blue vinyl.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“℗ & © 1978 A&M Records Ltd Original sound recording made by A&M Records Ltd”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Japan

“℗1978 A&M Records, Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. Japanese first issue. At least three cover variants for this release. Artist name on front cover in Blue, Red (This release) or Yellow. Issued with 4 page english and japanese foldout lyric and text insert.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“This version has "The Police" printed in yellow ink on the sleeve and a "Z" to the left of the A&M log on the bottom of the labels Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios. Different versions exist with red, blue, green and yellow logos on the sleeves. Variant 2: This version has "The Police" printed in red ink on the sleeve and a "Y" to the left of the A&M log on the bottom of the labels.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“This is a Columbia Records Terre Haute Pressing identifiable in the deadwax runouts. There are no label printing codes to the left of the A&M logo on this release. There is another Red Logo Terre Haute Pressing with the "y" label code that can be found here [r7727612].”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“"Z" on labels denotes a [l376197] pressing.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“This version with blue "A&M" logo labels.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“Inner Sleeve printed in U.S.A. A&M protective sleeve. All songs published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., except A5 Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd./Island Music Ltd. and B4b Rondor Music (London) Ltd.. Tracks B4a and B4b are listed as one on the sleeve and on the labels with time given 3:24.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Brazil

“1982-1983 reissue, white/ tan labels with [C.G.C. 33.131.376/0008-60] printed above the catalog number. Cat. nr. on labels: "170.040" Cat. nr. in upper right corner on back of sleeve: "170040" A similar release, but with different code ("C.G.C. 43.203.520/0002-95" instead of "C.G.C. 33.131.376/0008-60") on labels is here: [r3077467]”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Argentina

“Press different from [r2863816] and [r10317130] and [r14746551]. The cover of this press has a black circle on the sting cheek and two light blue circles on Stewart's cheek. Andy's half face has fine blue lines that cross it vertically. The name THE POLICE, also on the cover, is orange and the photograph has a general green tint that visibly predominates over blue and red. The labels are exactly the same as the press [r2863816] The matrix etched on side B, has the first two characters (AL) crossed out and then the corrected matrix. On the back cover, the final text is poorly printed, with incomplete names and with a clear printing failure.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“"The Police" logo on the front cover is red. X on label, to the left of the A&M logo. Side A runout is stamped with the Pitman 'P', indicating pressing at [l447694]. On Side B Pitman 'P' may be absent. The letters "CRC" do not appear elsewhere.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Peru

“"Incluye su exito Roxana" ("Includes the hit Roxanne in Spanish") printed on front cover Song titles in Spanish on Silver Labels.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Brazil

“Cat. nr. on labels: "170.040" Cat. nr. in upper right corner on back of sleeve: "170040" White/ tan labels with [C.G.C. 43.203.520/0002-95] printed above the catalog number. Etched runouts. Mid 80's reissue (1984-1987), originally released 1978. A similar release, but with different code ("C.G.C. 33.131.376/0008-60" instead of "C.G.C. 43.203.520/0002-95") on labels is here: [r26075377]”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Portugal

“Original sound recording made by A&M Records Ltd. ℗ 1978 A&M Records Ltd. © 1978 A&M Records Ltd. First cat. no. on sleeve, second on labels.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“Different label layout.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“℗ 1979 A&M Records Inc., Los Angeles. © 1978 A&M Records Inc. Made in France by PMDC - on disc face. MADE IN UK BY PMDC - on mould. Similar to https://www.discogs.com/release/2093242 but with conflicting info as above.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios © 1979 A&M Records, Inc. ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc., Los Angeles”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Originally on LP in 1978. Catalog number on disc face: CD-3311 Catalog number on artwork, spine, disc matrix: CD-4753”

A&M Records / Polydor

calendar_today1978Australia

“On back of inlay: "Marketed in Australasia by PolyGram on under exclusive licence. Made in Australia". On disc: "Made in Australia".”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Australia

“Disc & Rear Inlay: Made In Australia.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“CRC edition. CD-4753 on sleeve. CD-3311 on disc.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Barcode text: "D124159 Mfd. for BMG Direct 6550 East 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 under license." Packaged in a standard jewel case with an opaque black tray. Cover art is the second version, with the red band logotype, "typewriter" album logotype, and plain black background. Compact Disc Digital Audio logo in the bottom-right corner on the front and in the bottom-left corner on the back. Track times on back cover are slightly inaccurate; timestamps here are taken from a CD rip on iTunes. BMG Direct credited on Back Cover. BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. credited on CD Face.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Argentina

“1978 A & M Records, Inc, Los Angeles INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Audio Master Plus Series (AM+) edition. "Made in U.S.A." printed on CD.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“DIDX28 CRC edition. CD-4753 and CRC on sleeve and disc. 1978 A&M Records Inc. Printed in U.S.A.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“℗ 2003 [l125796] under exclusive license to Polydor (UK) © 2003 [l125796] under exclusive licensed to Polydor (UK) Made in the EU Enhanced with Video of "Roxanne." Originally released November 1978. Issued in standard jewel case with transparent tray and a 4-page booklet.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Germany

“Booklet: Printed in West Germany by / Imprimé en Allemagne par J. Alt Made in West Germany Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios © 1979 A&M Records, Inc. ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. Disc: MADE IN WEST GERMANY BY POLYGRAM ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc., Los Angeles”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“℗ & © 1979 A&M Records, Inc.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“Enhanced with video of "Roxanne." Originally released November 1978. Printed on back cover and CD: Made in the EU The CD was released in a standard jewel case with a clear tray. The package includes a 2-page fold-out booklet.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“First released November 1978, A&M SP-4753 (US) / AMLH 68502 (UK). (P) 2003 A&M Records Ltd, under exclusive license to Polydor (UK). (C) 2003 A&M Records Ltd, under exclusive license to Polydor (UK). Made in the EU 493 652-2 on spine, disc and back of booklet. 495 652-2 on back inlay. Comes in clear tray jewel case with 4-page insert.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Early Japan for US CD. CD made in Japan, artwork printed in the USA. CRC printed on the back cover denotes a Columbia House club pressing.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“Hybrid SACD remaster of this November 1978 LP. Digipak release.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“© 1979 A&M Records, Inc. All Rights Reserved. ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. (on back cover) Printed in West Germany (on back cover) ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. (on CD Label) Made in West Germany (on CD Label) Housed in a standard jewel case, including a 6-pages Inlay”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Similar to [r2487426], but this is made by UML. Digitally remastered from original source tapes for superior sound quality Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios ℗ 1978, 1995 A&M Records Ltd, London © 1978 A&M Records Ltd, London Printed in the U.S.A.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Audio Master Plus Series (AM+) edition. "Made in U.S.A." printed on CD.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“[J-card] ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. Fabriqué et Distribué par / Manufactured and Distributed by: A&M Records of Canada Ltd. [Labels] ℗ 1978 A & M Records, Inc. Fabriqué et Distribué par: Manufactured & Distributed by: A&M Records Of Canada Ltd.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Spain

“(P) 1978 A+M Records”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Thailand

“Clear shell with white printed text ℗ 1978 A&M Records Inc. © 1979 A&M Records Inc. SALE IN THAILAND ONLY Thanks to Joe Sinclair: Hole In My Life, Masoko Tanga”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978New Zealand

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“- Grey plastic shell - blue font Similar to this https://www.discogs.com/release/32195001-The-Police-Outlandos-DAmour version but has other tape window design”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Singapore

“Black cassette, white labels, blue text on labels.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Australia

“Produced and Arranged by The Police ℗ 1978 A&M Records Inc Manufactured and distributed under licence by Festival Records Pty Limited Australia A & M and Design is the registered trademark of A&M Records Inc and used by Festival Records Pty Limited under authorization. Cat. nr. "C36814" on cassette Cat. nr. "C 36814" on inlay”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“CS-3311 on cassette insert; CS 3311 on shell. Produced and Arranged by The Police ℗ 1979 A&M Records Inc Printed on insert flap: "BASF This cassette is manufactured with BASF Professional II Chrome Tape. Your cassette player should be set at normal and not chrome for optimal sound reproduction during playback." Clear cassette shell. Design is different from other releases. The artist and title appear below the timing window. "Chrome" is printed diagonally on the left.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978France

“Recorded at Surrey Sound Studios Made In France by POLYGRAM. ℗ 1978 A&M Records, Ltd.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“INTERPOL/BIEM/STEMRA”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“Distributed by Columbia House, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd. Made in Canada Previously released as CS-4753 Complete Number on cassette insert spine: CS-504753 (570168C) CRC”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Chile

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United States

“Produced and Arranged by The Police ℗ 1979 A&M Records Inc BASF This cassette is manufactured with BASF Professional II Chrome Tape. Your cassette player should be set at normal and not chrome for optimal sound reproduction during playback. Unauthorized duplication is prohibited by law. Tapes are sold for consumer use only. A&M Records Inc. PO Box 118, Hollywood, California 90028. Printed in U.S.A. This tape is mastered to Dolby B Standards for noise reduction. Decrease treble response when playing on units not equipped with Dolby playback circuits.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Japan

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Argentina

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“Off-white shell, black print, embossed CANADA on one side”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Canada

“℗ 1978 A&M Records, Inc. Made in Canada. Black cassette with silver text housed in a single sided U-card. Track durations are not printed on this release. "previously released as CS-4753".”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Greece

“(P) 1978 A+M Records Made in Greece for Diski CBS AEBE”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Europe

“℗ + © 1978 A&M Records Ltd. © 1978 Enschede Manufactured by CBS - NL Made in Holland - Printed in Holland Distributed by CBS Records.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Peru

A&M Records

calendar_today1978Germany

“Carbon dioxide 120 µs”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“Clear/foil cassette with white on-body print [Cassette]: ℗ 1978 A & M Records Ltd. [Insert]: ℗ 1978 A & M Records Ltd. Original sound recording made by A & M Records Ltd. All tracks published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. except "Peanuts" published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / Island Music Ltd., and "Sally" published by Rondor Music (Ldn.) Ltd. ℗ 1979 A & M Records Ltd. © 1979 A & M Records Ltd.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“2 panel J-card inlay. Black cassette with red paper labels. This version has a textured border with some smooth areas at the base. [Cassette]: ℗ 1978 A & M Records Ltd. [Insert]: ℗ 1978 A & M Records Ltd. Original sound recording made by A & M Records Ltd. All tracks published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. except "Peanuts" published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / Island Music Ltd., and "Sally" published by Rondor Music (Ldn.) Ltd. ℗ 1979 A & M Records Ltd. Reproduction Prohibited © 1979 A & M Records Ltd. The cassette seems to be exactly like the [r=9921360] cassette, but the sleeve from this release is from 1979.”

A&M Records

calendar_today1978United Kingdom

“(P) 1978 A+M Records Ltd.”