UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6184 A-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side A
R 6184 B-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side B
R 6184ALabel side A
R 6184BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
The Harder I Try
by Brother Beyond · 1988
24 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
The Harder I Try was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Harder I Try
24 pressings came out in 1988, 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
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 R 6184Parlophone 12R 6184
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12R 6184 A-1U-1-1Side A runout stamped
12R 6184 B-1U-1-1Side B runout stamped
UK
August 17, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RX 6184
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RP 6184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
R 6184 A-1U-1-1A side runout, stamped
R 6184 B-1U-1-1B side runout, stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RS 6184
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Sticker pack
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone ED 373First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Parlophone A.2134 / Parlophone A 2134First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 2791 7 / EMI Electrola 006 20 2791 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006 20 2791 7 / EMI Electrola 006 20 2791 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone R 6184First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Parlophone 060 20 2792 6 / Parlophone 20 2792 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Parlophone 060-20 2816 6 / EMI 20 2816 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2027926First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2027917First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-1339First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Parlophone 2027917First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 2027917First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 006 20 2791 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Parlophone 006 202791 7 / EMI 006-2027917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 052 20 2792 6 / Parlophone 052 20 2792 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Harder I Try3:24
- BRemember Me4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Harder I Try are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Harder I Try are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Harder I Try first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Parlophone R 6184, released July 18, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of The Harder I Try is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 6184, 12 R 6184, 12RX 6184, RP 6184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 6184 A-1U-1- 1 and R 6184 B-1U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Harder I Try 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.