Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA3397CBS BA 3397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
△MX216917 BA3397-1Side A handwritten run-outs
△ MX 216918 BA3397-2Side B handwritten run-outs
MX216917Side A label
MX216918Side B label
EuroglidersAbsolutely! (Extended Mix)
Vinyl pressings
Absolutely! (Extended Mix)
by Eurogliders · 1985
13 pressings4 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Absolutely! (Extended Mix) 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 Absolutely! (Extended Mix)
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 12195
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX216983Side A label
MX216984Side B label
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3415
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 3397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-06105
- Format
- 7"
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CAS 2366
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA3397 / CBS BA 3397First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 12195First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3415First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | CBS BA 3397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Columbia 38 06105First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07-5P-418First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 12・3P-747First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | US | Columbia CAS 2366First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-06105First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | US | Columbia 38-06105First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS 2BA0017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS BA 1219512", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS 2BA0017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAbsolutely (Extended Mix)6:41
- BRescue Me2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Absolutely! (Extended Mix) are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Absolutely! (Extended Mix) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Absolutely! (Extended Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, US, Canada, Japan. One of them is CBS BA3397.
How do I tell if my copy of Absolutely! (Extended Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BA3397, BA 12195, BA 3415, BA 3397) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, △MX216917 BA3397-1 and △ MX 216918 BA3397-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Absolutely! (Extended Mix) 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.