Germany
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 782
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611782 A-1/9-88Runout side A
DM611782 B-1/9-88Runout side B
S 611 782 ALabel side A
S 611 782 BLabel side B
Bad Boys BlueA World Without You ›Michelle‹
Vinyl pressings
A World Without You ›Michelle‹
by Bad Boys Blue · 1988
12 pressings4 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
A World Without You ›Michelle‹ was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 A World Without You ›Michelle‹
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 782
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM611782 A-1/9-88Runout side A
DM611782 B-1/9-88Runout side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 811
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM611811 A-1/10-88 IISide A runout
DM611811 B-1/10-88Side B runout
S 611 811 ASide A label
S 611 811 BSide B label
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 111 782
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 111782 A-2/9-88 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DS 111782 B-2/9-88Runout side B, variant 1
DS 111782 A-2/9-88 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DS 111782 B-2/9-88 IIRunout side B, variant 2
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Coconut 611 782
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM6117882 A-1/9-88Side A runout stamped
DM6117882 B-1/9-88Side B runout stamped
Denmark
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122368
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122368First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2368First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 611 811First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 111 782First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 611 782First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Vidisco 11.20.195First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Vidisco 11 10 032First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 10112357First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 20112356First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Zafiro 10112357First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 611 782First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Coconut 611 782First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA World Without You (Michelle)3:38
- BA World Without You (Michelle) (Instr.)3:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A World Without You ›Michelle‹ are there?
12 vinyl pressings of A World Without You ›Michelle‹ are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was A World Without You ›Michelle‹ first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, Denmark, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Coconut 611 782, released September 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of A World Without You ›Michelle‹ is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 782, 611 811, 111 782, MRCX 122368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM611782 A-1/9-88 and DM611782 B-1/9-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A World Without You ›Michelle‹ 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.
