UK
March 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6197
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12R 6197 A-1U-1-1 NSRunout side A
12R 6197 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
Brother BeyondCan You Keep A Secret
Vinyl pressings
Can You Keep A Secret
by Brother Beyond · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesDiscoElectronic
Can You Keep A Secret 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 Can You Keep A Secret
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
March 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RP 6197Parlophone R 6197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R 6197 A-1U-1-1 NSRunout side A, variant 1
R 6197 B-1U-1-1Runout side B, variant 1
R 6197 A-1U-1-2 NSRunout side A, variant 2
R 6197 B-1U-1-2Runout side B, variant 2
UK
March 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6197 A-1U-1-1 NSRunout variant 1 stamped side A
R 6197 B-1U-1-2Runout variant 1 stamped side B
R 6197 A-1U-1-2 NSRunout variant 2 stamped side A
R 6197 B-1U-1-2Runout variant 2 stamped side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6197
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6197 A-1U-1-2 Q2 NSA side runout, stamped/etched
R 6197 B-1U-1-2 Q2B side runout, stamped
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone ED 436
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone A 2234
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Parlophone ED 436First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australasia | Parlophone A 2234First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone K 060 20 3302 6 / EMI K 060 20 3302 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 3302 7 / Parlophone 006 20 3302 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Parlophone 006-20 3302 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Parlophone 2033027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone R 6197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6197First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone RP 6197 / Parlophone R 6197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Parlophone R 6197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Can You Keep A Secret? ('89 Extended Mix)7:06
- B1Act For Love (Love Love Mix)6:13
- B2Can You Dub A Secret?6:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can You Keep A Secret are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Can You Keep A Secret are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Can You Keep A Secret first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Europe, Portugal and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6197, released March 27, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Can You Keep A Secret is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6197, RP 6197, R 6197, ED 436) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12R 6197 A-1U-1-1 NS and 12R 6197 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can You Keep A Secret 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.
