Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 634-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-77187Side A
MX-77188Side B
Vinyl pressings
More Than Words
by Extreme · 1990
24 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
More Than Words was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 More Than Words
2 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMYDJ 792
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AMYDJ [764 A (scratched out)]₁ 792A₁ PR:P Miles COPYMASTER BSide 1:
AMYDJ [764 B (scratched out)]₁ 792B₁ PR:P ASide 2:
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | A&M Records 390 634-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | A&M Records AMYDJ 792First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Benelux | A&M Records 390 764-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88080 / A&M Records 3953137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88080 / A&M Records 3953137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88080 / A&M Records 3953137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88080 / A&M Records 3953137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Ecuador | A&M Records 45-88080 / A&M Records 3953137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 764-7 / A&M Records AM 7647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 764-7 / A&M Records AM 7647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | A&M Records 390 764-7 / A&M Records AM 7647", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | A&M Records 390764-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | A&M Records 390764-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | A&M Records 390 764-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Guatemala | A&M Records 390 764-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Collectables AM-8693 / A&M Records AM-86937" | 7" |
| ? | Australia | A&M Records 390 634-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMore Than Words (Remix Edit)3:43
- BMore Than Words (Remix)4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of More Than Words are there?
24 vinyl pressings of More Than Words are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was More Than Words first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Australia, Europe. One of them is A&M Records 390 634-7.
How do I tell if my copy of More Than Words is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 390 634-7, AMYDJ 792) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX-77187 and MX-77188. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is More Than Words 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.
