Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655347 7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
01 655347 00 1A1 ARunout stamped side A
01 655347 00 1B1 ARunout stamped side B
01-655347-00-1Label side A
01-655347-00-2Label side B
Bad EnglishWhen I See You Smile
Vinyl pressings
When I See You Smile
by Bad English · 1989
15 pressings8 countriesArena RockRock
When I See You Smile 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 When I See You Smile
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655347 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
UK
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655347 6
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
655347 . 6 . A1Side A - Etched
655347 . 6 . B1Side B - Etched
UK
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655347 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655347 7 A1 ⋀A-side runout, etched, ⋀ is stamped (Variant 1)
655347 7 B1 ⋀B-side runout, etched, ⋀ is stamped (Variant 1)
655347 7 A1 ()A-side runout, etched (Variant 2)
655347 7 B1 ()B-side runout, etched (Variant 2)
UK
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655347 8Epic 655347 6
- Format
- 12" · Patch
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-69082
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-69082-A-1A-DMM G A3 [STERLING]Side A Etched, Variant 1
ZSS-69082-B-1A-DMM G A1 [STERLING]Side B Etched, Variant 1
ZSS-69082-A-1A-DMM G A3 [STERLING]Side A Etched, Variant 2
ZSS-69082-B-1A-DMM G A2 [STERLING]Side B Etched, Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Costa Rica | CBS 7655347First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655347 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655347 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Columbia 34-69082First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Philippines | Epic QEL45-20180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2326First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-69082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-69082First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655347 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655347 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 655347 8 / Epic 655347 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Australia | Epic 655347 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655347 07", Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655347 07", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Epic 34-690827", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AWhen I See You Smile4:16
- BRockin' Horse5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of When I See You Smile are there?
15 vinyl pressings of When I See You Smile are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was When I See You Smile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 655347 7.
How do I tell if my copy of When I See You Smile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655347 7, 655347 6, 655347 8, 34-69082) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 655347 00 1A1 A and 01 655347 00 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is When I See You Smile 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.