UK
April 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 5
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
One More Try
by George Michael · 1988
28 pressings15 countriesDowntempoSynth-popElectronicPop
One More Try was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 One More Try
27 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 15 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
April 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMU.T5 A1 1 9 DA side runout
EMU.T5 B1 3 AB side runout
EMU T5 A*Side A label
EMU T5 B*Side B label
UK
April 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMU.5 A1 timtom ΛSide A runout, etched/stamped
EMU.5 B1 1 ΛSide B runout, etched/stamped
EMU 5 A*Side A label
EMU 5 B*Side B label
UK
April 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
April 25, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU B5
- Format
- 7", Single · Exclusive Free Badge
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Epic EMU T5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Poster
- Runout / matrix
EMUT 5 AISide A runout
EMUT 5 BISide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Discos CBS DEP 606 / Discos CBS DEP-606First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651532 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Epic 651532 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Columbia 38 07773First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013443First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Ecuador | CBS 833-0053First year12", EP | 12", EP |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651532 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic EPC 651532 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Epic PRO 440First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Jamaica | Columbia 38-07773First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Mexico | CBS PR-653248First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | CBS QCL45-10230First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | Epic EPC 651532 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651532 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | Epic EPC 651532 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Collectables 13-741157", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AOne More Try5:49
- BLook At Your Hands4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of One More Try are there?
28 vinyl pressings of One More Try are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was One More Try first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Ireland, South Africa and more. One of them is Epic EMU 5, released April 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of One More Try is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMU 5, EMU T5, EMU B5, 38 07773) 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 One More Try 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.
