US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-04989
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 171666Label side A
XSS 171667Label side B
Vinyl pressings
10-9-8
by Face To Face · 1984
19 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
10-9-8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 10-9-8
19 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04430
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P ZSS-171664-1A STERLINGRunout, Side A - variant 1
P ZSS-171665-1B STERLINGRunout, Side B - variant 1
P ZSS-171664-1B STERLINGRunout, Side A - variant 2
P ZSS-171665-1B STERLINGRunout, Side B - variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04430
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-171664-1C STERLING G2
ZSS-171665-1D STERLING D G1
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic AS 1823
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49-04989
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04430
- Format
- 7", Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12110 / Epic 49-04989First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 974First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 974First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 12110 / Epic 49-04989First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 12EXP 04989First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | Epic 34 04430First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4368 / Epic A-4368First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Epic EN 5644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA4368First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4368First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4368First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-04989First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Epic AS 1823First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 49-04989First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Epic 34-04430First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A10-9-8 (Dance Mix)5:42
- BDub-9-85:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 10-9-8 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of 10-9-8 are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was 10-9-8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 49-04989.
How do I tell if my copy of 10-9-8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49-04989, 34-04430, AS 1823, TA4368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSS 171666 and XSS 171667. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 10-9-8 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.