UK
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 831-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 83112 A-1U-1-1-1Side A runout, pressed
TOWNHOUSESide A runout, etched
VS 83112 B-2U-1-1-Side B runout, pressed
Vinyl pressings
Shouldn't Have To Be Like That
by Fra Lippo Lippi · 1986
19 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Shouldn't Have To Be Like That was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Shouldn't Have To Be Like That
19 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 8 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
January 1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 831
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 831 A-2U-1-11-x1 TOWNHOUSERunout Side A - Variant 1
VS 831 B-1U-1-1-5Runout Side B - Variant 1
VS 831 A-1U-1-1-4 TOWNHOUSERunout Side A - Variant 2
VS 831 B-1U-1-1-1Runout Side B - Variant 2
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 831Virgin VSD 854
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSS 831
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Shape
- Runout / matrix
VSS-831+ARunout side A
VSS-831+BRunout side B
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 907Virgin 107 907-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 107907 A-1/86 S IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107907 B-1/86 S IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107907 A-1/86 S II IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107907 B-1/86 S IIRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 602 087Virgin 602 087-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 602087 A-2/86 S IIRunout side A, machine-stamped
DM 602087 B-1/86 S IIRunout side B, machine-stamped
S 602 087 ALabel side A
S 602 087 BLabel side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 107 907 / Virgin 107 907-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 602 087 / Virgin 602 087-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Virgin 107 907 / Virgin 107 907-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 317 / Virgin 008317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 316 / Virgin 008316First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 317 / Virgin 008317First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 008 316 / Virgin 008316First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 105First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45175First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Virgin VINX 105First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Virgin 07VA-1047First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Virgin OC-EP-17063 / Virgin VS 831/12First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Edisom, Lda. 536105First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Virgin 436205First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Virgin A-107 907First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Shouldn't Have To Be Like That3:51
- A2The Distance Between Us3:52
- B1Say Something5:25
- B2Shouldn't Have To Be Like That (Original Version)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shouldn't Have To Be Like That are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Shouldn't Have To Be Like That are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Shouldn't Have To Be Like That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Europe, France, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin VS 831-12, released January 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Shouldn't Have To Be Like That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 831-12, VS 831, VSS 831, 107 907) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 83112 A-1U-1-1-1 and TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shouldn't Have To Be Like That 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.
