UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMUT-3-A1Etched, side A
EMUT-3-B2Etched, side B
EMU T3 A*Side A
EMU T3 B*Side B
Vinyl pressings
Faith
by George Michael · 1987
46 pressings18 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Faith was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Faith
43 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 16 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
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU P3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMU 3. A1A-side runout, hand-etched
EMU. 3 B3B-side runout, hand-etched
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMU 3. A1A-side runout, hand-etched
EMU. 3 B3B-side runout, hand-etched
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EMU 3 A-1C-1-1- T 3 DDA-side runout, stamped
EMU 3 B-2C-1-1- T 3 DDB-side runout, stamped
UK
October 1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMUT-3-A1Etched, side A
EMUT-3-B2Etched, side B
EMU T3 A*Side A
EMU T3 B*Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Bolivia | Discos CBS S 30603First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 07623 / Columbia 38-07623First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Columbia 38 7623First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic 651119 7 / Epic EPC 651119 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651119 7 / Epic 651119 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 651119 6 / Epic 651119 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic EMU 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic EMU 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Jamaica | Columbia 38-07623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 12・3P-853 / Epic/Sony 12・3P-853First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic 12・3P-853 / Epic/Sony 12・3P-853First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PRLP-450756First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | Epic SCL-651119First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | CBS PR-650657First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Philippines | CBS CS-10204 / CBS 38-07623First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables 13-741147", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AFaith3:14
- BHand To Mouth4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Faith are there?
46 vinyl pressings of Faith are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Faith first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Epic EMU T3, released October 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Faith is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMU T3, EMU P3, EMU 3, 38-07623) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMUT-3-A1 and EMUT-3-B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Faith 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.
