UK
October 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DAT 19
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DAT 19 A2 A 5 [Utopia logo]. MILES.Runout side A
DAT 19 B1 A 4 [Utopia logo]. MILES.Runout side B
EurythmicsDon't Ask Me Why
Vinyl pressings
Don't Ask Me Why
by Eurythmics · 1989
25 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Don't Ask Me Why was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Don't Ask Me Why
25 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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
October 27, 1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA P 19
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DAP+19+A [Utopia lyre symbol] MILES. ORLAKEHand Etched Side A
DAP+19+B [Utopia lyre symbol] MILES. ORLAKEHand Etched Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Matt Cover
- Runout / matrix
DA 19 A2 [lyre symbol] MILES ΛRunout, A-side, etched/stamped, variant 1
DA 19 B2 [lyre symbol] MILES CRunout, B-side, etched/stamped, variant 1
DA-19 A1 [lyre symbol] MILES ΛRunout side A, variant 2
DA 19 B1 [lyre symbol] MILES ΛRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DAT 20RCA PT 43298 AF
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Glossy Cover
- Runout / matrix
DA-19 A1 [lyre symbol] MILES ΛRunout side A
DA 19 B1 [lyre symbol] MILES ΛRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Arista AS1-9880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AS1-9880-SA-DMM-1 MASTERDISK DMM 1–1Runout A, etched
AS1-9880-SB-DMM-1 1–1 MASTERDISK DMMRunout B, etched
(AS1-9880-SA)Label A
(AS1-9880-SB)Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA Victor DAT 19First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA PB-43129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PT 43130 / RCA PT43130First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | RCA PB 43129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | RCA DA 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | RCA PT43130First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Italy | RCA PB43129 / RCA PB 43129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | RCA RX-799First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Philippines | RCA EPR-89-025 / RCA DAT 19First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Philippines | RCA RCA-009First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PB 43129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PT 43130 / BMG Ariola España PT 43130First year12", Single, White Label | 12", Single, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DA 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DAT 20 / RCA PT 43298 AFFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DA 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Ask Me Why
- BRich Girl
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Ask Me Why are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Don't Ask Me Why are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Don't Ask Me Why first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Spain and more. One of them is RCA DAT 19, released October 27, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Ask Me Why is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DAT 19, DA P 19, DA 19, DAT 20) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DAT 19 A2 A 5 [Utopia logo]. MILES. and DAT 19 B1 A 4 [Utopia logo]. MILES.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Ask Me Why 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.
