US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Allan Holdsworth Self-released) AH-100
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AH 100-1 -A- PRC-C-1-1 -1 1Side A runout
AH 101-2 PRC-C-1-1-1 -B-Side B runout
AH-100-1Side A label
AH-100-2Side B label
Allan HoldsworthI.O.U.
Vinyl pressings
I.O.U.
by Allan Holdsworth · 1982
11 pressings6 countriesJazz-RockFusionProg RockJazz
I.O.U. was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 I.O.U.
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Not On Label (Allan Holdsworth Self-released) AH-100First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Enigma ST-73252LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Enigma 2031-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | WEA P-13091LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Enigma ST-73252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Enigma 72031-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Enigma ST-73252LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | Japan | WEA P-13091LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Young 308.7101 / Enigma 308.7101LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Enigma E-30.1005 / Victoria VLP-174LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Brazil | Young 304.7069 / Enigma 304.7069LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Things You See5:50
- A2Where Is One5:32
- A3Checking Out3:34
- A4Letters Of Marque6:57
- B1Out From Under3:32
- B2Temporary Fault3:15
- B3Shallow Sea5:51
- B4White Line4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I.O.U. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of I.O.U. are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was I.O.U. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US. One of them is Not On Label (Allan Holdsworth Self-released) AH-100.
How do I tell if my copy of I.O.U. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AH-100) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AH 100-1 -A- PRC-C-1-1 -1 1 and AH 101-2 PRC-C-1-1-1 -B-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I.O.U. 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.
