UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 1312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 1312 A/2 [scratched out text] A//2▽420 1 1Runout side A
DEXYS 1312 B//1▽420RRunout side B
Dexys Midnight RunnersThis Is What She's Like
Vinyl pressings
This Is What She's Like
by Dexys Midnight Runners · 1985
12 pressings6 countriesAcousticRock
This Is What She's Like was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 This Is What She's Like
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYD 13Mercury DEXYS 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 13 A // 1 ▽420 R 11 1 ToneRunout side A, variant 1
DEXYS 13 B // 1 ▽420 R 11 1Runout side B, variant 1
XXXXX DEXYD 13 A // 1 ▽420 R 12 1Runout side C, variant 1
DEXYD 13 B // 1 ▽420 R 12 2Runout side D, variant 1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEXYS 13 A/1 ∇ 420R toneSide A
DEXYS 13 B/1 ∇ 420RSide B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXYS 1310
- Format
- 10", Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DMR2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury DEXDJ 13
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | Mercury 884 304-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 884304 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury DEXYS 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 884 304-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 1312First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DEXYD 13 / Mercury DEXYS 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DMR2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DEXYS 1310First year10", Single | 10", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury DEXDJ 13First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mercury PRO 387-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Mercury 884 304-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAn Extract From "This Is What She's Like"
- B"This Is What She's Like" Finale
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Is What She's Like are there?
12 vinyl pressings of This Is What She's Like are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was This Is What She's Like first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Mercury DEXYS 1312.
How do I tell if my copy of This Is What She's Like is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DEXYS 1312, DEXYD 13, DEXYS 13, DEXYS 1310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEXYS 1312 A/2 [scratched out text] A//2▽420 1 1 and DEXYS 1312 B//1▽420R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Is What She's Like 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.
