Vinyl pressings
by Bananarama · 1987
I Can't Help It was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
21 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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.
NANX 15 A// 2 ▽420 R 11 2Runout side A, variant 1
NANX 15 B// 2 ▽420 R 11 1Runout side B, variant 1
NANX 15 A// 1 ▽420 R 11 6Runout side A, variant 2
NANX 15 B// 1 ▽420 R 11 6Runout side B, variant 2
NANA 15 A // 2 ▽420 R ARUN 1 2 9Runout side A
NANA 15 B // 3 ▽420 R T̶ 1 1 2Runout side B
ZPMSC 11417Label side A
ZPMSC 11418/11307Label side B
NANA 15 A//2 ∇ 420 R ARUNA-side runout, stamped and etched
NANA 15 B//1 ∇ 420 RB-side runout, stamped
ZPMSC 11417A-side label
ZPMSC 11418B-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | London Records LDSX 243 / London Records LDSX243First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | London Records LDS243First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | London Records 886 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Metronome 886 242-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Metronome 886 242-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Japan | London Records L13P 7140First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | London Records 886 222-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | Philippines | London Records LDN-32 / London Records 886 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | London Records EP-LDN-216First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | London Records 886 222-1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records NANX 15First year12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records NAN 15 / London Records 886 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | London Records NANA 15 / London Records 886 222-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | London Records NANX 15First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | London Records NANX 15First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
29 vinyl pressings of I Can't Help It are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is London Records NANX 15, released December 29, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANX 15, NAN 15, NANA 15, 886 212-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANX 15 A// 2 ▽420 R 11 2 and NANX 15 B// 2 ▽420 R 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
