US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Carly SimonTired Of Being Blonde
Vinyl pressings
Tired Of Being Blonde
by Carly Simon · 1985
14 pressings9 countriesPop RockRock
Tired Of Being Blonde was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Tired Of Being Blonde
14 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2116
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-05419
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS 174452 1B STERLINGRunout Etchings (Both Sides)
ZSS 174452Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 6388
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Italy
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 6388
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CIEPC A 6388-1N-2-7-85Runout (Etched) Side A
CIEPC A 6388-2N-2-7-85Runout (Etched) Side B
Australia
July 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 1058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 34 05419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A 12-6388First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Epic A-6388 / Epic EPCA 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-371First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-371First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Epic ES 1058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Epic EPC A-6388 / Epic EPC A-6388 (SG)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Epic A 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Epic EAS 2116First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05419First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-05419First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Epic EPC A 6388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATired Of Being Blonde4:07
- BBlack Honeymoon4:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Blonde are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Tired Of Being Blonde are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Tired Of Being Blonde first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 34-05419.
How do I tell if my copy of Tired Of Being Blonde is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-05419, EAS 2116, A 6388, EPC A 6388) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tired Of Being Blonde 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.
