UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury BRUSH 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B RUSHX 1 A // 1▽420 R 1 1 5Runout side A, stamped
B RUSHX 1 B // 1▽420 R 1 1 4Runout side B, stamped
Dexys Midnight RunnersBecause Of You
Vinyl pressings
Because Of You
by Dexys Midnight Runners · 1986
10 pressings2 countriesFolk RockPop RockThemeRock
Because 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 Because Of You
10 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 2 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
- Mercury BRUSH 1Mercury 888 115-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BRUSH 1 A // 2 ▼ 420 R 1 1 9Runout (Stamped) Side A
BRUSH 1 B // 2 ▼ 420 R 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury BRUSH 1Mercury 888 115-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BRUSH 1 A // 1 ▼ 420 R 1 1 9Runout (Stamped) Side A
BRUSH 1 B // 1 ▼ 420 R 1 1 1Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury BRUSH 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
BRUSH 1 A//2▽420 R 1 1 1 1Variant 1 Side A Stamped
BRUSH 1 B//2▽420 R 1 1 1 1Variant 1 Side B Stamped
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury BRUSH 1Mercury 888 115-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Spindle Hole
- Runout / matrix
BRUSH 1 A // 1 ▼ 420 R 1 1 5Runout (Stamped) Side A
BRUSH 1 B // 1 ▼ 420 R 1 1 5Runout (Stamped) Side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury BRUSH 1Mercury 888 115-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
BRUSH 1 A // 1 ▽ 420 RSide A runout
BRUSH 1 B // 2 ▽ 420 RSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ireland | Mercury BRUSH 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 1 / Mercury 888 115-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury BRUSH 112First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ABecause Of You
- BKathleen Mavourneen
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Because Of You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Because Of You are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Because Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Ireland. One of them is Mercury BRUSH 112.
How do I tell if my copy of Because Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRUSH 112, BRUSH 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B RUSHX 1 A // 1▽420 R 1 1 5 and B RUSHX 1 B // 1▽420 R 1 1 4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Because 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.
