UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONLP 10London Records 820301 - 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LON LP 10 A2Side A
LON LP 10 B2Side B
Vinyl pressings
Believe You Me
by Blancmange · 1985
16 pressings11 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicPop
Believe You Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Believe You Me
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25345-1Sire 1-25345
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 25345 A SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1Side 1 etched and [stamped] variant 1
1 25345 B SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1Side 2 etched and [stamped] variant 1
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25345-1Sire 1-25345
- Format
- LP, Album · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 25345A SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22021-SH1 SLM △10853 1-1Side A runout, variant 1
1 25345B SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22022-SH2 SLM △10853-x 1-1Side B runout, variant 1
1 25345A SH2 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22021-SH2 SLM △10853 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
1 25345B SH1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-22022-SH1 SLM △10853-X 1-1Side B runout, variant 2
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25345-1Sire 1-25345
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1 25345 A SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1Side A runout, var. 1
1 25345 B SR2 [SRC logo] 1-1Side B runout, var. 1
1 25345 A SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1Side A runout, var. 2
1 25345 B SR1 [SRC logo] 1-1Side B runout, var. 2
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 117
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LON-117A SNB 230 EL CR[in a circle]Side A etched [CR in a circle stamped]
LON-117B SNB 230 EL CR[in a circle]Side B etched [CR in a circle stamped]
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records 820 301-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | London Records LON 117First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Europe | London Records 820 301-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | London Records 820 301-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 6.26222 APFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Greece | London Records LONLP 10 / London Records 820301 - 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | London Records LONLP 10 / London Records 820301 - 1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1985 | Ireland | London Records LONLP 10 / London Records 820301 - 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | London Records 820 301-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L28P1230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | London Records L28P1230First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Portugal | PolyGram Discos 820 301-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONLP 10 / London Records 820301 - 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Sire 9 25345-1 / Sire 1-25345First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Sire 9 25345-1 / Sire 1-25345First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Sire 9 25345-1 / Sire 1-25345First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | UK | London Records LMS5521274LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Compilation, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Lose Your Love4:07
- A2What's Your Problem?4:13
- A3Paradise Is3:45
- A4Why Don't They Leave Things Alone?4:34
- A5223395:17
- B1Don't You Love It All4:32
- B2Believe3:48
- B3Lorraine's My Nurse2:29
- B4Other Animals4:16
- B5No Wonder They Never Made It Back!3:30
- B6John4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Believe You Me are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Believe You Me are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1985 and 2019.
When was Believe You Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is London Records LONLP 10.
How do I tell if my copy of Believe You Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONLP 10, 9 25345-1, LON 117, 820 301-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LON LP 10 A2 and LON LP 10 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Believe You Me 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.
