UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 802Polydor 885 336-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Card Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP802 A//1▽420 RRun-out matrix A-side stamped
POSP802 B//1▽420R toneRun-out matrix B-side stamped/etched
Vinyl pressings
All I Ask Of You
by Cliff Richard · 1986
24 pressings11 countriesMusicalStage & Screen
All I Ask Of You 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.
How to spot a first pressing of All I Ask Of You
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 802
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 802 A // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1 toneSide A runout
POSPX 802 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 2 5Side B runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 802Polydor 885 336-7
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP-802 A MTRun-out matrix A-side etched
POSP802 B//1▽420RRun-out matrix B-side stamped
ToneRun-out matrix B-side etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 802Polydor 885 336-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Ink Injected Labels / Musitech
- Runout / matrix
POSP-802-A. MTHand Etched Runout, Side A
POSP-802-B MTHand Etched Runout, Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 802Polydor 885 336-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Card Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP802 A//1▽420RA-side runout, stamped
POSP-802-B MTB-side runout, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 802Polydor 885 336-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Matte Paper Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSP 802 A // 1 ▽ 420 RSide A runout
POSP 802 B // 1 ▽ 420 R toneSide B runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor POSP 802 / Polydor 885 336-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 336-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 802First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | Polydor PRO-3778 (885 336-7)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 885 336-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 885 336-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Polydor TOS 1609First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 802 / Polydor 885 336-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSPX 802First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Polydor POSP 802 / Polydor 885 336-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AAll I Ask Of You4:04
- BThe Phantom Of The Opera Overture (Act II)4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of All I Ask Of You are there?
24 vinyl pressings of All I Ask Of You are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was All I Ask Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POSP 802.
How do I tell if my copy of All I Ask Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSP 802, POSPX 802, 885 336-7, 885 336-7 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSP802 A//1▽420 R and POSP802 B//1▽420R tone. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is All I Ask 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.
