US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 42900
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
P (P) 4V9 42900 A CP 2 STERLING (etched)
P (P) 4V9 42900 B CP 2 STERLING (etched)
Go WestEye To Eye
Vinyl pressings
Eye To Eye
by Go West · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Eye To Eye was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Eye To Eye
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 42903
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 42903
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 42900
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
P (P) 4V9 42900 A CP 1 (STERLING etched)
P (P) 4V9 42900 B CP 2 (STERLING etched)
Japan
November 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis WWS-17582
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CS-42900Chrysalis CS 42900
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
CS 42900-A (CR)A side runout
CS 42900-B (CR)B side runout
CS 42900 AA side label
CS 42900 BB side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-42900 / Chrysalis CS 42900First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis X 14228First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 9818First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 42900First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis VS4 42903First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis VS4 42903First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis 4V9 42900First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17582First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-17582First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis 429037", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEye To Eye3:32
- BMan In My Mirror4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eye To Eye are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Eye To Eye are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Eye To Eye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Chrysalis 4V9 42900.
How do I tell if my copy of Eye To Eye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4V9 42900, VS4 42903, WWS-17582, CS-42900) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P (P) 4V9 42900 A CP 2 STERLING (etched) and P (P) 4V9 42900 B CP 2 STERLING (etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eye To Eye 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.
