UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 74
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LONX 74 A 1▼420 RRunout area side A
LONX 74 B 1▼420 RRunout area side B
CarmelI'm Not Afraid Of You
Vinyl pressings
I'm Not Afraid Of You
by Carmel · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesDowntempoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
I'm Not Afraid Of You 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 I'm Not Afraid Of You
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 74
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 74
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LONX 74 A // 1 420 R 1 1 1Side 1/A
LONX 74 B // 1 420 R 1 1 1Side 2/B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886 014-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- London Records 886014-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A 261 886014 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM GD A5Runout Side A stamped
261886014 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM GD A3Runout Side B stamped
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 881 014-1
- Format
- 12"
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | London Records 886 014-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | London Records 886014-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 881 014-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 886 014-7 ME / Metronome 886 014-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | London Records 886 014-1 / Metronome 886 014-1 MEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | Italy | London Records 886 014-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | London Records 886 014-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 74First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LON 74First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | London Records LONX 74First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI'm Not Afraid Of You
- BDaddy Long Legs
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'm Not Afraid Of You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of I'm Not Afraid Of You are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was I'm Not Afraid Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, France, Germany, Italy. One of them is London Records LONX 74.
How do I tell if my copy of I'm Not Afraid Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 74, LON 74, 886 014-1, 886014-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 74 A 1▼420 R and LONX 74 B 1▼420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'm Not Afraid Of You 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.
