Australasia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 8802-7-RBMG Arista / Ariola Limited 8802-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7761-1-R. A.Label A
7761-1-R. B.Label B
Grayson HughTalk It Over
Vinyl pressings
Talk It Over
by Grayson Hugh · 1988
13 pressings7 countriesBalladPop
Talk It Over 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 Talk It Over
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49484
- Format
- 12"
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49483
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8802-7-R
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8802-7-RX-ASide A
8802-7-R-BSide B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8802-7-RX
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
8802-7-RX-ASide A
8802-7-RX-BSide B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8802-7-RAC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8802-7-RA STERLINGSide A runout
8802-7-RC STERLINGSide B runout
8802-7-R-ASide A label
8802-7-RCSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | RCA Victor 8802-7-R / BMG Arista / Ariola Limited 8802-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8802-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PB49483First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | RCA PT 49484First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | RCA PRTD-3069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 49484First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PB 49483First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8802-7-RFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8802-7-RACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8802-7-RXFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB 430097", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA GHT 1DJ12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PB 430097" | 7" |
Tracklist
- ATalk It Over4:17
- BEmpty As The Wind4:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talk It Over are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Talk It Over are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Talk It Over first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australasia, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is RCA Victor 8802-7-R.
How do I tell if my copy of Talk It Over is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8802-7-R, PT 49484, PB 49483, 8802-7-RX) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7761-1-R. A. and 7761-1-R. B.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talk It Over 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.