US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89034
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-55589-ARSide A
ST-A-55602-ARSide B
Vinyl pressings
Staying Together
by Debbie Gibson · 1987
18 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Staying Together 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 Staying Together
6 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
- Atlantic DMD 1224
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-55601- 55589-1Side A
ST-DM-55604- 55603-1Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-55589-SPSide A
ST-A-55589-SPSide B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89034
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · AR
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 78 90347
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
78-90347-A ② JW (CR)Side A runout
78-90347-B JW (CR)Side B runout
ST-A-55589Side A label
ST-A-55602Side B label
Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PRO-303
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Atlantic 78 90347First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | Atlantic PRO-303First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic DMD 1224First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89034First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89034First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Atlantic 7-89034First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Atlantic 78 903477", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | Atlantic PRS-20017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-03667", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9020T / Atlantic 786 520-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A 9020 / Atlantic A90207", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9020 / Atlantic 789 020-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9020V7", Special Edition | 7", Special Edition |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9020 / Atlantic 789 020-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Atlantic A9020T / Atlantic 786 520-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Staying Together (Remix)6:01
- A2Staying Together (LP Version With Vocal Re-Cut)4:15
- B1Staying Together (Dub Version)5:56
- B2Staying Together (Bonus Beats)1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Staying Together are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Staying Together are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Staying Together first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Atlantic 7-89034.
How do I tell if my copy of Staying Together is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89034, DMD 1224, 78 90347, PRO-303) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-55589-AR and ST-A-55602-AR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Staying Together 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.
