US
September 3, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69801
- Format
- 7", Single
Ēbn-ŌznAEIOU Sometimes Y
Vinyl pressings
AEIOU Sometimes Y
by Ēbn-Ōzn · 1983
11 pressings4 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronic
AEIOU Sometimes Y was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 AEIOU Sometimes Y
11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 4 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 0-67915
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STEDO 67915-A-6 1-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎Side A runout, variant 1
STE O 67915-B-6 1-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎Side B runout, variant 1
STEDO 67915-A-6 1-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎Side A runout, variant 2
STE O 67915-B-5 1-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎Side B runout, variant 2
US
September 3, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-7-69801-A-SPA-Side Label
ST-E-7-69801-B-SPB-Side Label
US
September 3, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-7-69801-A-ARLabel Vocal Side
ST-E-7-69801-B-ARLabel Instrumental Side
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EAOR 4910
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STEDO 67915-A-6 1-1 STERLING [looks like a stylized H in a circle] SRCA-Side Runout
STEO 67915-B-6 1-1 STERLING [looks like a stylized H in a circle] SRCB-Side Runout
ST-0-67915A-SPA-Side Label
ST-0-67915B-SPB-Side Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARIST 12536
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Elektra 12.129First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 601 007 / Arista 601 007-213First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 105 829First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12536First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 536First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Arista ARISTA 12536First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 0-67915First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra EAOR 4910First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 7-69801First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 7-69801First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Elektra 7-69801First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AAEIOU Sometimes Y (Long Version - Vocal)7:38
- BAEIOU Sometimes Y (Dub Version - Instrumental)7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of AEIOU Sometimes Y are there?
11 vinyl pressings of AEIOU Sometimes Y are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was AEIOU Sometimes Y first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Brazil, Germany. One of them is Elektra 7-69801, released September 3, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of AEIOU Sometimes Y is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-69801, 0-67915, EAOR 4910, ARIST 12536) 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 AEIOU Sometimes Y 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.