Country unknown
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Garland JeffreysThe Answer
Vinyl pressings
The Answer
by Garland Jeffreys · 1991
11 pressings7 countriesBlues RockSynth-popElectronicRock
The Answer was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 The Answer
9 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 5 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA 74321100651
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
204 DMG-0957 A-1Stamped, runout side A
204 DMG-0957 A-2Stamped, runout side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49143
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
112 F-8459 A-1Runout side A
112 F-8459 B-1Runout side B
Germany
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49144
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Spain
1991- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-49143
- Format
- 7", Single
Spain
1991- Label and catalog number
- BMG Music PB 49143
- Format
- 7", Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Unknown | RCA PB 49115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1233First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA 74321100651First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | RCA PB 49143First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | RCA PT 49144First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | RCA PB-49143First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Spain | BMG Music PB 49143First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Spain | BMG Music PT 49134 (3A)First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | RCA PB 49133First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | RCA 743211006577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | RCA 07863 62295-112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- A1The Answer (Extended Club Mix)6:28
- A2Murder Jubilee3:58
- B1The Answer (7" Radio Mix)3:48
- B2The Answer (Just Right Radio Edit)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Answer are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Answer are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1991 and 1992.
When was The Answer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, Germany, Spain, UK & Europe and more. One of them is RCA PB 49115.
How do I tell if my copy of The Answer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 49115, 74321100651, PB 49143, PT 49144) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Answer 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.
