Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016-2041197B
- Format
- 7"
AliasMore Than Words Can Say
Vinyl pressings
More Than Words Can Say
by Alias · 1990
11 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock
More Than Words Can Say was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 More Than Words Can Say
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016-20 4119 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2041197-A1Side A
2041197-B1Side B
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 060-20 4119 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12EM 168
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records EM 168
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI USA 2498-7
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | EMI USA 2498-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australasia | EMI 2498-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Capitol Records B-73131First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-2041197BFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-20 4119 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 060-20 4119 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Guatemala | EMI 4931First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 700 943First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | EMI USA E-USA-89x017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records 12EM 168First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Capitol Records EM 168First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMore Than Words Can Say3:53
- BSay What I Want To Say4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Than Words Can Say are there?
11 vinyl pressings of More Than Words Can Say are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was More Than Words Can Say first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records 016-2041197B.
How do I tell if my copy of More Than Words Can Say is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 016-2041197B, 016-20 4119 7, 060-20 4119 6, 12EM 168) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Than Words Can Say 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.