Vinyl pressings
by Bryan Ferry · 1975
You Go To My Head was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
WIPX 1402 - 1 PSide A stamped runout, variant 1
Chris Blair | Chris ThomasSide A etched runout, variant 1 & 2
WIPX 1403 - 1 PSide B stamped runout, variant 1
WIPX 1402 - 1 P 1Side A stamped runout, variant 2
WIPX 1402-1 Chris Thomas 1 Chris Blair GSide A runout
WIPX 1403-1 1 GSide B runout
WIPX 1402Side A label
WIPX 1403Side B label
̶S̶M̶X̶4̶7̶4̶5̶3̶ SMX47566 2ASide A runout
2 SMX47566 2ASide B runout
MX47565Side A label
MX47566Side B label
ISL 6138072 1 380 CIDIS BRunout side A
ISL 6138072 2 380 CIDIS BRunout side B
6138 072 1Label side A
6138 072 2Label side B
S 16154 A-1 75 Made In GermanyRunout side A
S 16154 B-1 75 Made In GermanyRunout side B
S 16 154 ALabel side A
S 16 154 BLabel side B
WIPX 1402-1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | Island Records K-6017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | Island Records 6138072First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | Island Records 16 154 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Ireland | Island Records WIP 6234First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26234First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Island Records ILR-10815 / Island Records WIP-6234First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Island Records K6017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Island Records 16.154-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records WIP.6234First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | Island Records WIP.6234First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
10 vinyl pressings of You Go To My Head are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Island Records WIP.6234.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP.6234, K-6017, 6138072, 16 154 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIPX 1402 - 1 P and Chris Blair | Chris Thomas. 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.
