Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 602 144Hansa 602 144-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 602144 A-2/85S IIRunout Groove Side A
DM 602144 B-1/85 S IIRunout Groove Side B
S 602 144 ALabel Side A
S 602 144 BLabel Side B

Vinyl pressings
by C.C. Catch · 1986
'Cause You Are Young was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
DM 602144 A-2/85S IIRunout Groove Side A
DM 602144 B-1/85 S IIRunout Groove Side B
S 602 144 ALabel Side A
S 602 144 BLabel Side B
DM 107885 A-3/86 S II IIRunout side A, stamped, last "II" etched, var. 1
DM 107885 B-2/86 S II IIRunout side B, stamped, last "II" etched, var. 1
DM 107885 A-3/86 S IIRunout side A, stamped, var. 2
DM 107885 B-2/86 S IIRunout side B, stamped, var. 2
DM 107885 A-3/86 S II IIIRunout A, stamped [etched "III"]
DM 107885 B-2/86 S II IIRunout B, stamped [etched final "II"]
S 107 885 ALabel A
S 107 885 BLabel B
MAXI 21 - ACenter Label A
MAXI 21 - BCenter Label B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 602 144 / Hansa 602 144-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 107 885 / Hansa 107 885-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Hansa 107 885 / Hansa 107 885-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Hansa12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Greece | Music-Box MAXI 21First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DEM 796First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Delta DE 856First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.602144.30First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Hansa 17.107885.17First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2113First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122113First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Gallo SSC 5943First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Gallo XCB 5942First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola A-107.885First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Ariola F 602144 / Ariola F-602.144First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
17 vinyl pressings of 'Cause You Are Young are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, Greece, Italy, Portugal and more. One of them is Hansa 602 144.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 602 144, 107 885, MAXI 21, DEM 796) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 602144 A-2/85S II and DM 602144 B-1/85 S II. 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.