France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 811 996-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 811996 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMA-Side run-out, pressed
160 811996 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMB-Side run-out, pressed
Alain DelonThought I'd Ring You
Vinyl pressings
Thought I'd Ring You
by Alain Delon · 1983
10 pressings8 countriesBalladPop
Thought I'd Ring You was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Thought I'd Ring You
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 811 896-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
811.896-7-A 1Runout side A, etched
811.896-7-B 1Runout side B, etched
811 896-7 ALabel side A
811 896-7 BLabel side B
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Gamma AA 1720
- Format
- 7"
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 811 896-7
- Format
- 7", Single
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 813 183-7
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
813 183-7 S1 3 20
813 183-7 S2 3 20
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- CAM Films Production TV CM 7452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CM 7452-A [cgd logo] 9-3-83 InzadiEtching side A
CM 7452-B [cgd logo] 9-3-83 InzadiEtching side B
CM 7452 ALabel side A
CM 7452 BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Polydor 811 896-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Gamma AA 1720First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 811 996-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 811 896-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 813 183-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Italy | CAM Films Production TV CM 7452First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Polydor 811 896-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Polydor 811 896-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-597First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Zafiro OOX-597First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThought I'd Ring You (Vocal)4:17
- BThought I'd Ring You (Instrumental)3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thought I'd Ring You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Thought I'd Ring You are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Thought I'd Ring You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, Belgium, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 811 996-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Thought I'd Ring You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 811 996-7, 811 896-7, AA 1720, 813 183-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 160 811996 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM and 160 811996 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Thought I'd Ring You 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.