France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 121263
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ SCM127263 ASide A runout area
MPO Ʈ SCM 127263 BSide B runout area
Eartha KittI Don't Care
Vinyl pressings
I Don't Care
by Eartha Kitt · 1986
19 pressings9 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
I Don't Care 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 I Don't Care
15 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Black Scorpio SCM 1263
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 608 796Black Scorpio 608 796
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 608796 A-1/12-86Side 1 runout
DM 608796 B-1/12-86Side 2 runout
S 608 796 ASide 1 Label
S 608 796 BSide 2 Label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 108 796
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885 233-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 885 233-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 608 796 / Black Scorpio 608 796First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Ariola 108 796First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 121263First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Black Scorpio SCM 1263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 233-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 885 233-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7506First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Durium DE 3268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Durium DEX 13094First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Transmédia, LDA. SCM 121263First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Black Scorpio SCM 1263First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA SPTO-7529 / Scorpio Music SPTO-7529First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO 7528First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO 7528First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA SPTO-7529 / Scorpio Music SPTO-7529First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Don't Care (Vocal)3:32
- BI Don't Care (Instrumental)3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Don't Care are there?
19 vinyl pressings of I Don't Care are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was I Don't Care first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Europe, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Black Scorpio SCM 121263.
How do I tell if my copy of I Don't Care is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCM 121263, SCM 1263, 608 796, 108 796) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ SCM127263 A and MPO Ʈ SCM 127263 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Don't Care 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.
