Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 1A 113047
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
And Why Not?The Face
Vinyl pressings
The Face
by And Why Not? · 1989
13 pressings6 countriesVocalPop
The Face was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 The Face
1 pressing came out in 1989, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Spain | Island Records 1A 113047First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records 113 0477", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | Island Records 613 04712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Island Records 613 04712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 44412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records 12IS44412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422 876 621 112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Island Records 422 876 621 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records IS 444 / Island Records 876 620 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records ISG 4447", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records 12 ISP 444 / Island Records 12IS44412", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Island Records 876 620 7Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Island Records IS 444 / Island Records 876 620 7Single, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Face3:19
- BLet Me Hear It4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Face are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Face are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was The Face first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Spain. One of them is Island Records 1A 113047.
How do I tell if my copy of The Face is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 113047) 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 The Face 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.