US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6688-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6688-1-RD-A-2 MASTERDISK EmwRunout side A etched, except Masterdisk
6688-1-RD-B-2 MASTERDISK EmwRunout side B etched, except Masterdisk
David RuffinI Couldn't Believe It
Vinyl pressings
I Couldn't Believe It
by David Ruffin · 1987
12 pressings4 countriesFunk / Soul
I Couldn't Believe It was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Couldn't Believe It
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5313-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 6688-1-RDAB
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
6688-1-RD-A-2 MASTERDISK EmwRunout side A etched, except Masterdisk
6688-1-RD-B-2 MASTERDISK EmwRunout side B etched, except Masterdisk
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5313-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49612
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 6688-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | RCA 5313-7-RFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PT 49612First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PB 49611First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PB 49611 / RCA PB49611First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | RCA PT 49612 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6688-1-RDABFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 6688-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5313-7-RFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | RCA 5313-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | RCA 5313-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Couldn't Believe It (Extended Version)5:55
- B1I Couldn't Believe It (Single Version)3:28
- B2I Couldn't Believe It (Instrumental Version)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Couldn't Believe It are there?
12 vinyl pressings of I Couldn't Believe It are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was I Couldn't Believe It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA 6688-1-RD.
How do I tell if my copy of I Couldn't Believe It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6688-1-RD, 5313-7-R, 6688-1-RDAB, 5313-7-RAA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6688-1-RD-A-2 MASTERDISK Emw and 6688-1-RD-B-2 MASTERDISK Emw. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Couldn't Believe It 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.
