US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-03913Virgin 49-03913
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
XSS-170951-1B PSide A Etched
XSS-170952-1A PSide B Etched
XSS 170951Side A Label
XSS 170952Side B Label
Culture ClubI'll Tumble 4 Ya!
Vinyl pressings
I'll Tumble 4 Ya!
by Culture Club · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
I'll Tumble 4 Ya! was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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'll Tumble 4 Ya!
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-03912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-170949-1A PRunout side A, variant 1
ZSS-170950-1B PRunout side B, variant 1
ZSS-170949-1B PRunout side A, variant 2
ZSS-170949-1B A PRunout side B, variant 2
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-03912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-170949-1D o G1Runout side A
ZSS-170950-1D Al6 G1Runout side B
ZSS 170949Label side A
ZSS 170950Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-03912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-03913Virgin 49-03913
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS-170951-1Aetched side A
XSS-170952-1Aetched side B
XSS 170951On Label
XSS 170952On Label
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1169
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 1169A SNB 230 EL DM 2Runout side A
VS 1169B SNB 230 EL DM 2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Virgin VS 1169First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | El Salvador | Virgin RUS-060First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Israel | Epic 34-03912 / Virgin ZSS 170949First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Jamaica | Epic 34-03912First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Virgin SL-7096First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Virgin SP-62 / Ariola SP-62First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 49-03913 / Virgin 49-03913First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-03912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-03912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 49-03913 / Virgin 49-03913First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Epic 34-03912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Panama | RCA RUS-0607", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AI'll Tumble 4 Ya2:34
- BMystery Boy3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'll Tumble 4 Ya! are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I'll Tumble 4 Ya! are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was I'll Tumble 4 Ya! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Canada, El Salvador, Jamaica and more. One of them is Epic 49-03913.
How do I tell if my copy of I'll Tumble 4 Ya! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-03913, 34-03912, VS 1169, RUS-060) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS-170951-1B P and XSS-170952-1A P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'll Tumble 4 Ya! 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.
