UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655982 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655 982 7 - A1 4 ΛRunout etched side A
655 982 7 - B 1 3 ΛRunout etched side B
655982 7 A*Label side A
655982 7 B*Label side B
Gloria EstefanCuts Both Ways
Vinyl pressings
Cuts Both Ways
by Gloria Estefan · 1990
11 pressings7 countriesBalladDance-popPop
Cuts Both Ways was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Cuts Both Ways
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655982 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
655.982.6.A1 1 2 ΛRunout side A
655.982.6.B.1 C CTSRunout side B
UK
May 7, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655982 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
655.982.7-A1 7 ΛRunout etched side A
655.982.7-B1 1 0 ΛRunout etched side B
655982 7 A*Label side A
655982 7 B*Label side B
UK
May 14, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655982 0Epic 655982 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster bag
- Runout / matrix
655 982 7 - A1 4 ΛA-Side
655 982 7 - B1 3 Λ
US
June 19, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-73395
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
Canada
May 17, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-73395
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, 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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2505First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655982 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Epic 655982 0 / Epic 655982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Canada | Epic 34-73395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Epic 34-73395First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655982 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 655982 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Epic 655982 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | CBS 71133907", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Cuts Both Ways3:14
- A2Here We Are4:50
- B1You Made A Fool Of Me2:55
- B2I Want You So Bad4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuts Both Ways are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Cuts Both Ways are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Cuts Both Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 655982 7, released May 7, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuts Both Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655982 7, 655982 6, 655982 0, 34-73395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 655 982 7 - A1 4 Λ and 655 982 7 - B 1 3 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cuts Both Ways 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.
