Victorialand

4AD

calendar_today1986New Zealand

“The title of track A4 is erroneously printed on the label as 'Whales Tales' and track B4 is printed as 'How To Bring A Blush To The Show'. ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Marketed By Virgin Records New Zealand Ltd. PO Box 37-661 Parnell, Auckland”

4AD

calendar_today1986France

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Includes a printed inner sleeve”

Virgin / 4AD

calendar_today1986Europe

“Cover is a bit glossy. Some copies can have a printed and pictured inner sleeve. Printed in West-Germany by TOPAC, Gesellschaft für Tonträger-Verpackung mbH, Gütersloh - Imprimé en République Fédérale d'Allemagne. Slightly embossed '00' on rear cover - right lower corner. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. Runouts are stamped”

Virgin / Beggars Banquet / 4AD

calendar_today1986Portugal

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd. / Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Original 4AD logo on back cover.”

Virgin / 4AD

calendar_today1986Australia

“Virgin green and red labels. Issued without printed inner sleeve. Sample copies exist; these are retail copies which have been sample stickered across center labels. Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Virgin is a Trademark of Virgin Holdings LTD No track durations are listed on the release. Runouts are hand-etched.”

4AD / Virgin

calendar_today1986Japan

“℗ & © 1986, 4AD. Sleeve has a matt finish.”

Virgin / 4AD

calendar_today1986Europe

“Comes with a colour printed inner sleeve. Runouts are machine stamped. Printed in West-Germany by TOPAC, Gesellschaft für Tonträger-Verpackung mbH, Gütersloh - Imprimé en République Fédérale d'Allemagne. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D.”

4AD / Virgin

calendar_today1986France

“Plays at 45 RPM (although the labels both state 33 and 45). Printed inner sleeve. Diffusion exclusive Virgin France S.A. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D.”

CBS

calendar_todayFeb 1986Israel

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Tel Aviv, Israel Inlcudes a printed inner sleeve Timings do not appear on release”

4AD / Virgin

calendar_todayMar 4, 1986Italy

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Printed inner sleeve”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 14, 1986United Kingdom

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Richard Thomas courtesy of [a118530]. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. Includes a printed inner sleeve No track lengths on release.”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 14, 1986Ireland

“Irish pressing with double dip centre and translucent vinyl when held to light Includes a printed inner sleeve”

Vertigo

calendar_todayMay 1986Canada

“Richard Thomas plays saxophone and tablas courtesy of Dif Juz. Includes a cardboard printed inner sleeve.”

CBS / The Voice Of Peace

calendar_today1986Israel

“Issued with custom front and back cover sheets bearing CBS and Radio 'The Voice Of Peace' logos. Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. Made in Israel Other than UK retail copies this release plays at 33 rpm. Catalogue number "CAD 602" on sleeve and "CAD 602-1" on center labels. Sleeve design is erroneously credited to 23 Envelope although none of the original artwork (except for center labels) has been applied to this release. No track timings appear on the release. Runouts are stamped and turned upside down.”

4AD

calendar_todayJan 23, 1986United Kingdom

“Issued in polylined die-cut paper sleeve. Test pressing with blue and white Mayking Records Ltd labels. Catalogue number handwritten. Release date "24 JANV. 1986" rubber stamped. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [r=72009] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27308040-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-4 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312294-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]12 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A2/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312372-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-5 MARS 1986[/url] (A3/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312375-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]10 MARS 1986[/url] (A4/B4) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12148613-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]19 MARS 1986[/url] (A5/B5)”

4AD

calendar_todayFeb 4, 1986United Kingdom

“Issued in white polylined inner sleeve. Blue and white Mayking center labels. Handwritten catalogue number and stamped date -4 FEVR. 1986 on side A label. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [r=72009] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4836733-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]23 JANV. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312294-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]12 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A2/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312372-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-5 MARS 1986[/url] (A3/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312375-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]10 MARS 1986[/url] (A4/B4) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12148613-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]19 MARS 1986[/url] (A5/B5)”

4AD

calendar_todayFeb 12, 1986United Kingdom

“Issued in white polylined inner sleeve. Blue and white Mayking center labels. Handwritten catalogue number and stamped date 12 FEVR. 1986 on side A label. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [r=72009] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4836733-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]23 JANV. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27308040-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-4 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312372-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-5 MARS 1986[/url] (A3/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312375-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]10 MARS 1986[/url] (A4/B4) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12148613-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]19 MARS 1986[/url] (A5/B5)”

4AD

calendar_todayMar 5, 1986United Kingdom

“Issued in white polylined inner sleeve. Blue and white Mayking center labels. Handwritten catalogue number and stamped date -5 MARS 1986 on side A label. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [r=72009] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4836733-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]23 JANV. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27308040-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-4 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312294-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]12 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A2/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312375-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]10 MARS 1986[/url] (A4/B4) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12148613-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]19 MARS 1986[/url] (A5/B5)”

4AD

calendar_todayMar 10, 1986United Kingdom

“Issued in white polylined inner sleeve. Blue and white Mayking center labels. Handwritten catalogue number and stamped date 10 MARS 1986 on side A label. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [r=72009] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4836733-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]23 JANV. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27308040-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-4 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312294-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]12 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A2/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312372-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-5 MARS 1986[/url] (A3/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/12148613-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]19 MARS 1986[/url] (A5/B5)”

4AD

calendar_todayMar 19, 1986United Kingdom

“Test pressing with blue and white Mayking Records Ltd labels. Catalogue number and speed handwritten and release date "19 MARS 1986" rubber stamped on side A center label. Issued with outer and inner proof sleeves. All runouts are hand-etched. Cut numbers are in superscript. Due to quality issues the first 1986 UK vinyl release of [m=5199] went through several test pressing iterations. These unique pressings can be differentiated on center labels and in runouts mainly by their manufacturing dates and cut numbers. The process eventually resulted in the decision to press the commercial album at 45 rpm. Other pressings include: [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/4836733-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]23 JANV. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27308040-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-4 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A1/B1) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312294-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]12 FEVR. 1986[/url] (A2/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312372-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]-5 MARS 1986[/url] (A3/B2) [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/27312375-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]10 MARS 1986[/url] (A4/B4)”

Virgin / 4AD

calendar_todayJul 23, 1986Japan

“With obi and double sided info insert. Sleeve has a matt finish. Promo stickered back sleeve. Insert incorrectly states Beggards Banquet Music Ltd.”

DG Discos

calendar_today1987Argentina

“Issued without picture inner sleeve. © 1986 ℗ 1987 DG DISCOS S.A. 4AD logo on label (side B) and sleeve (back).”

DG Discos / 4AD

calendar_today1987Argentina

“Issued in finished sleeve with printed inner. Runouts are hand-etched.”

4AD

calendar_todayAug 1987Japan

“℗ 1986 4・A・D 33RPM edition with glossy outer sleeve, inner sleeve and insert”

Capitol Records / 4AD

calendar_today1986United States

“Richard Thomas plays courtesy of Dif Juz. Published by American Momentum Music (BMI). ℗&©1986 4.A.D. Printed in U.S.A.”

4AD / Labels

calendar_today1986Europe

“Black printed on disc: Made in Holland On disc & insert (back): Produced by Cocteau Twins - All titles written and performed by Robin Guthrie and Elisabeth Fraser - Richard Thomas plays Saxophone and Tablas courtesy of Dif Juz Published by Momentum Music Ltd. / Beggars Music Ltd. (p) & (c) 1986 4.A.D. On insert (back): Sleeve by 23 Envelope”

4AD / BNE - Brand New Entertainment

calendar_today1986Israel

“Made in Israel by ABCD written on the CD”

4AD

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Released in a jewel case with a 4-page front booklet and a 2-sided back cover tray insert. This version comes with different artwork than previous remastered reissues; this one closely replicates the original vinyl LP artwork. From booklet: Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D Ltd.”

4AD

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. No "Made in France" on disc”

4AD

calendar_today1986France

“Diffusion exclusive Virgin France S.A. PM 520”

Sonic Records

calendar_today1986Poland

“Released under License from 4AD Ltd.”

Vertigo

calendar_todayMay 1986Canada

4AD

calendar_todayJul 7, 1986United Kingdom

“Housed in standard jewel case with a 4-panel folded insert. Track durations are not printed on the release. Richard Thomas courtesy of [url=/artist/Dif+Juz]Dif Juz[/url] ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Made in France by MPO”

4AD

calendar_todayAug 21, 1987Japan

4AD

calendar_today1989France

“Jewel case 4-page booklet”

4AD

calendar_todayDec 21, 1989Japan

4AD

calendar_todayDec 21, 1989Japan

“Promo stamp on backside and promo text on inner ring CD.”

Capitol Records / 4AD

calendar_today1991United States

“Richard Thomas plays courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dif+Juz]Dif Juz[/url]. Published by American Momentum Music (BMI). ℗&©1986 4.A.D. Printed in U.S.A.”

4AD / Rough Trade

calendar_today1992Germany

“[url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Richard+Thomas+(2)]Richard Thomas[/url] courtesy of [url=http://www.discogs.com/artist/Dif+Juz]Dif Juz[/url] Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. (C)1986 4AD (P)1992 Rough Trade Rec.GmbH Total playing time: 32:41”

4AD

calendar_today1994Canada

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. MATRIX: CAD602CD <01> IFPI: C801”

4AD

calendar_today1997United Kingdom

“This release was sold in HMV stores in mid '90s [a141743] plays saxophone and tablas courtesy of [a118530]”

Oldis / Capitol Records / 4AD

calendar_today1998Russia

“Total playing time: 32'45" On the rear: Внимание: все права защищены Лицензионное соглашение РАО 035/м3-98 Packaged in a jewel case with 4-page booklet.”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 21, 1999Japan

“Manufactured By – Rock Records”

Roadrunner Records / 4AD

calendar_today2000Brazil

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd. and Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Originally released in 1986 by 4.A.D.”

4AD

calendar_today2003United States

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz. Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. [on booklet] ℗ 1986 4AD Ltd. © 2002 4AD Ltd. [on inner spine] Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 4 page booklet & revised artwork”

4AD

calendar_today2003United States

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz. Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. [on booklet] ℗ 1986 4AD Ltd. © 2002 4AD Ltd. [on inner spine] Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 4 page booklet & revised artwork This release was Glass Mastered at WEA Mfg. Olyphant but Pressed by Cinram, Olyphant, PA. There is a very similar release that was both Glass Mastered at and [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/3961001-Cocteau-Twins-Victorialand]Pressed by WEA Mfg. Olyphant[/url].”

4AD

calendar_today2003United States

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz. Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. [on booklet] Remastered By Robin Guthrie ℗ 1986 4AD Ltd. © 2002 4AD Ltd. [on inner spine] Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 4 page booklet & revised artwork Same disc art as [r4697226] but same cover and tray art as [r305852]”

4AD

calendar_today2003United States

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz. Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. [on booklet] REMASTERED BY ROBIN GUTHRIE ℗ 1986 4AD Ltd. © 2002 4AD Ltd. [on inner spine] Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 4 page booklet & revised artwork This pressing lacks a line of text above the label code which appears in the lower right corner of the outside (back) tray cover.”

4AD

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Clear shell with white paper labels & black printed letter.”

4AD

calendar_today1986New Zealand

“Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Virgin Marketed By Virgin Records New Zealand Ltd. PO Box 37-661 Parnell, Auckland”

Virgin / Edisom / Beggars Banquet

calendar_today1986Portugal

“(P) & (C) 1986 4. A. D. (P) & (C) 1986 Virgin Records Limited Stereo • SPA Dolby System Noise Reduction”

4AD

calendar_today1986Israel

“Israeli pressing. Manufactured and distributed by CBS Ltd. Israel. Foldout cover. Front cover has "Victorialand" only. The side of the cover has "Victorialand" and "Cocteau Twins" Cassette itself is a white plastic with labels with the words "Made in Israel" in English and Hebrew on top right corner. Catalog number on the cover is CADC 602. Catalog number on the cassette is CAD 602 4 ACUM/BEIM Copyright”

Virgin Dischi S.R.L.

calendar_today1986Italy

“Produced by Cocteau Twins All titles written and performed by Robin Guthrie and Elizabeth Fraser Richard Thomas plays Saxophone and Tablas courtesy of Dif Juz Sleeve by 23 Envelope Published by Momentum Music Ltd. Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. VIRGIN DISCHI SRL Riservati Tutti I Diritti Del Produttore Fonografico E Del Proprietario Dell'Opera Registrata è Vietata La Duplicazione, La Locazione E L'Utilizzazione DI Questo Nastro Per Pubblica Esecu Zone E Radiodiffusione.”

4AD

calendar_today1986France

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Richard Thomas courtesy of Dif Juz ℗&© 1986 4.A.D. Diffusion exclusive Virgin France S.A.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1986United States

“Cassette reissue of 1986 album.”

Sonic Records

calendar_today1986Poland

“Released under License from 4AD Ltd.”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 14, 1986Greece

“Published by Momentum Music Ltd./Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. Richard Thomas courtesy of [a118530]. ℗ & © 1986 4.A.D. Includes a printed inner sleeve No track lengths on release.”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 14, 1986United Kingdom

“4 panel inlay with images on front and marble effect on reverse. Black cassette shell with cream paper labels. Front cover simply states "Victorialand" with band name appearing on spine. Richard Thomas courtesy of [a118530]. On cassette labels and inlay: "℗ & © 1986 4.A.D."”

4AD

calendar_todayApr 14, 1986United Kingdom

“4 panel inlay with images on front and marble effect on reverse. White cassette shell with cream paper labels. Front cover simply states "Victorialand" with band name appearing on spine. Richard Thomas courtesy of [a118530]. On cassette labels and inlay: "℗ & © 1986 4.A.D."”

Vertigo

calendar_todayMay 1986Canada

Takt Music

calendar_today1986Poland

“Track A2 is misspelled as "Comingmak".”

Takt Music

calendar_today1986Poland

“Track A2 is wrongly listed on cover as "Comingmak".”

Music Market

calendar_today1986Poland

“B 4-6 are extra tracks, taken from "Heaven Or Las Vegas", released in 1990.”

DECK

calendar_today1986Poland

4AD

calendar_today1987United Kingdom

“Front cover has "Victorialand" and "Cocteau Twins" and cassette itself is a clear plastic with labels”

DG Discos

calendar_today1987Argentina

“White cassette with red title print.”

Capitol Records

calendar_today1993United States

“Cassette reissue of 1986 album.”

4AD / Dyna / Universal Records

calendar_today1996Philippines

“Reissue released 10 years after it's original release date. Manufactured & Made In The Philippines by Dyna / Universal Records under license from 4AD Records UK.”