UK
May 16, 1994- Label and catalog number
- Cleveland City Imports CCI 17000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single · Red Translucent
- Runout / matrix
CC17000 A1 Paul S @ Porky’sEtchings Side A
CC17000-B1 Pauls Phat Cutz C̶C̶1̶0̶0̶1̶ B1Etchings Side AA
Alex PartyRead My Lips
Vinyl pressings
Read My Lips
by Alex Party · 1994
12 pressings7 countriesHouseElectronic
Read My Lips was first pressed on vinyl in 1994. 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 Read My Lips
1 pressing came out in 1994, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | UK | Cleveland City Imports CCI 17000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1996 | Benelux | Alabianca Records AB 169340612" | 12" |
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8452-1212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1996 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 8452-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | Italy | UMM UMM 33312" | 12" |
| 1996 | Italy | UMM UMM 33312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1996 | Spain | Vendetta Records VENMX 60 M12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1996 | UK | Systematic SYXDJ 3012", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1996 | UK & Europe | Systematic SYSX 30 / Systematic 850 731-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | France | On The Beat OTB 2272-612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Italy | Net's Work International NWI 226 Mix 200712" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label ALEX 0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Read My Lips (Extended Classic)5:03
- A2Read My Lips (Halloween Party)6:07
- B1Read My Lips (Saturday Night Party)4:08
- B2Read My Lips (September Party)5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Read My Lips are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Read My Lips are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1994 and 2007.
When was Read My Lips first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1994, in UK. One of them is Cleveland City Imports CCI 17000, released May 16, 1994.
How do I tell if my copy of Read My Lips is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CCI 17000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CC17000 A1 Paul S @ Porky’s and CC17000-B1 Pauls Phat Cutz C̶C̶1̶0̶0̶1̶ B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Read My Lips 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.
