Country unknown
1989- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label 0-86427
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Electric Youth
by Debbie Gibson · 1989
40 pressings12 countriesHouseElectroElectronicPop
Electric Youth was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Electric Youth
37 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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
April 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 8919TAtlantic 786 424-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
April 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A8919Atlantic A 8919
- Format
- 7", Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A 8919-A-2 MT DAMONTRunout, A-side, hand etched
A 8919-B-2 MT DAMONTRunout, B-side, hand etched
UK
April 10, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A8919Atlantic A 8919
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · CBS Aston Clinton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A 8919 A1 1 ΛRunout side A
A 8919 B1 1 ΛRunout side B
UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A 8919 TXAtlantic 786 412-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
UK
May 15, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic A8919TPAtlantic 786 424-6
- Format
- 12", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
A+8919+TA2 ORLAKESide A runout
A+8919+TB2 ORLAKESide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s39 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Unknown | Not On Label 0-86427First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | Australia | Atlantic 7-88919First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Atlantic 0-86427First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Brazil | WEA 6WP.1056First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 64270First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 89197First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 89197 / Broadbeard 78 89197First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 788 919-7 / Atlantic A 8919First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8919T / Atlantic 786 424-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic 786 427-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8919 / Atlantic 788 919-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8919First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Atlantic A 8919 / Broadbeard 788 919-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | wea 788919-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic DS-231 / Mobile Disco Records DS-231First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Atlantic 0-8642712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Electric Youth (Deep House Mix)7:35
- A2Electric Youth (Shep's House Dub)5:51
- A3Electric Youth (7" Version)4:55
- B1Electric Youth (The Electro Mix)6:37
- B2Electric Youth (The Electric Dub Gone Haywire)6:31
- B3We Could Be Together (Campfire Mix)5:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electric Youth are there?
40 vinyl pressings of Electric Youth are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Electric Youth first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Colombia, Australia and more. One of them is Not On Label 0-86427.
How do I tell if my copy of Electric Youth is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-86427, A 8919T, A8919, A 8919 TX) 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 Electric Youth 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.
