Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Unidisc DCK-700Moby Dick Records DCK-700
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DCK-700A CRC ELSide A runout, etched
DCK-700B CRC ELSide B runout, etched
Boys Town GangCan't Take My Eyes Off You
Vinyl pressings
Can't Take My Eyes Off You
by Boys Town Gang · 1982
20 pressings10 countriesDiscoElectronic
Can't Take My Eyes Off You was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Can't Take My Eyes Off You
19 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- ERC Records ERC 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ERC 1̶7̶ ̶M̶D̶ 101 A-₁ 2 DAMONT W-8KD BILBO . TAPEoneA-side run-out, hand-etched
ERC 1̶7̶ ̶M̶D̶ 101 B-₁ 3 DAMONT W-20 BILBOB-side run-out, hand-etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- ERC Records ERC/L 101Moby Dick Records ERC/L 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ERCL ̶ ̶M̶D̶L̶ 101 A-1 TO. WILL, STEVE & EVERYONE AT MOBY DICK- WITH LOVE FROM MARVIN. BILBO.TAPEONE DAMONTRunout side A
ERCL ̶ ̶M̶D̶L̶ 101 B-1 BILBO.TAPEONE DAMONTRunout side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- ERC Records ERC 101
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ERC ### 101 A-1 BILBO TAPEOnE DAMONTA-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 1
ERC ### 101 B-1 BILBO DAMONTB-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 1
ERC 7MD 101 A-1 2 DAMONT W-4 BILBO TAPEOnEA-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 2
ERC 7MD 101 B-1 3 DAMONT W-5 BILBOB-side run-out, hand-etched, variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- ERC Records ERC/L 101
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Die Cut Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
ERCL M̶D̶A̶ 101 A-1 TO. WILL, STEVE & EVERYONE AT MOBY DICK - WITH LOVE FROM MARVIN. BILBO.TAPEone DAMONTRunout Etched Side A
ERCL M̶D̶A̶ 101 B-1 BILBO.TAPEOne DAMONTRunout Etched Side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- ERC Records ERC 101Moby Dick Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ERC 17MD(closed off) 101 A-1 8(turned) DAMONT AB(turned) BILBO TAPEONE [hand-etched]Runout side A, variant 1
ERC 17MD(closed off) 101 B-1 9 DAMONT AT BILBO [hand-etched]Runout side B, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS-117 / RCA TDS-117First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc DCK-700 / Moby Dick Records DCK-700First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | ERC Records ERC101 / Rams Horn Records 1090First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721 689 / Flarenasch 721.689First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721.689 / Flarenasch 721 689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721.689 / Flarenasch 721 689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 720.689First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Flarenasch 721.689First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1982 | Mexico | Musart MI 30936First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Mexico | Musart MI-30936First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | RCA Victor 104067First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Portugal | RT Internacional RTI 14-6 / RT RTI 14-6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Hispavox 45-9051First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | ERC Records ERC 101First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ACan't Take My Eyes Off You3:44
- BDisco Kicks4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Take My Eyes Off You are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Can't Take My Eyes Off You are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1988.
When was Can't Take My Eyes Off You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Unidisc DCK-700.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Take My Eyes Off You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DCK-700, ERC 101, ERC/L 101, TDS-117) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DCK-700A CRC EL and DCK-700B CRC EL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Take My Eyes Off You 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.
