UK
November 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 86
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MER 86 A//2∇ESTR 1 STRAWBERRY 2Side A stamped
MER 86 B//2∇ES TR 1 STRAWBERRYSide B stamped
10ccDon't Turn Me Away
Vinyl pressings
Don't Turn Me Away
by 10cc · 1981
10 pressings9 countriesPop RockRockPop
Don't Turn Me Away was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Don't Turn Me Away
10 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6059479A.
6059479B..
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury M 76138
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
003 6059479 1 380 POLYGRAM
003 6059479 2 380 POLYGRAM
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 7PP-35
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
V 〄 Ⓑ MER-86A 111 + LRunout A
G MER-86B 111 +Runout B
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 479
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6059 479 1W 1 Ⓟ1981 670 06side A runout stamped
6059 479 2W 1 Ⓟ1981 670 06side B runout stamped
6059 479. 1side A label
6059 479. 2side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Mercury 6059 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | Mercury M 76138First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-35First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-35First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 479First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Mercury 6059 479First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1354First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 60 59 479First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MER 86First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADon't Turn Me Away
- BTomorrow's World Today
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Me Away are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Turn Me Away are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Don't Turn Me Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Mercury MER 86, released November 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Turn Me Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 86, 6059 479, M 76138, 7PP-35) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 86 A//2∇ESTR 1 STRAWBERRY 2 and MER 86 B//2∇ES TR 1 STRAWBERRY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Turn Me Away on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
