UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Tommy Boy IS 286
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
G S IS 286 A-1U-1-1—5Runout (Etched/Stamped) Side A
IS 286 B-1U-1-1—5Runout (Stamped) Side B
Force MD'sHere I Go Again
Vinyl pressings
Here I Go Again
by Force MD's · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
Here I Go Again 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 Here I Go Again
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Tommy Boy IS 286First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 874277", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Tommy Boy 884 883-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 28612" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 28612", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | US | Tommy Boy TB 87812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Tommy Boy 7-28742 / Tommy Boy 9 28742-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Tommy Boy 7-287427", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Tommy Boy TB 87812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Tommy Boy 92 874277", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHere I Go Again (Vocal)6:24
- BHere I Go Again (Jazz Instrumental)5:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here I Go Again are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Here I Go Again are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Here I Go Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK. One of them is Tommy Boy IS 286.
How do I tell if my copy of Here I Go Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IS 286) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, G S IS 286 A-1U-1-1—5 and IS 286 B-1U-1-1—5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here I Go Again 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.