UK
December 11, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO T2
- Format
- 12"
Halo JamesCould Have Told You So
Vinyl pressings
Could Have Told You So
by Halo James · 1989
17 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Could Have Told You So was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Could Have Told You So
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO P2
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc · Badges
- Runout / matrix
HALO+P+2+A ORLAKEA side runout
HALO+P+2+B ORLAKEB side runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO2Epic HALO 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · White Backsleeve
- Runout / matrix
HALO · 2 · A1 REGiMENTAL ARunout side A
HALO · 2 · B1 KNACKA! ARunout side B
HALO 2 A✩Label side A
HALO 2 B✩Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO Q2Epic HALO 2
- Format
- 7" · Calendar Poster Bag
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO 2Epic HALO B2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo · Box Set
- Runout / matrix
HALO 2 A˚A-side label
HALO 2 B˚B-side label
HALO · 2 · A1 REGIMENTAL A
· HALO . 2 · B1 KNACKA! A
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic HALO PT2Epic HALO T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster Bag Sleeve
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655523 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655523 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2333First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic 655523 6First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2333First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO P2First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO2 / Epic HALO 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO Q2 / Epic HALO 2First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO 2 / Epic HALO B2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO PT2 / Epic HALO T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic XPR 1478First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO2 / Epic HALO 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic HALO T2First year12" | 12" |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655523612", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS PR-951907", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Australia | Epic 655523 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Could Have Told You So (Extended Mix)5:34
- B1Well Of Souls4:02
- B2Promises4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Could Have Told You So are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Could Have Told You So are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Could Have Told You So first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Spain. One of them is Epic HALO T2, released December 11, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Could Have Told You So is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HALO T2, HALO P2, HALO2, HALO Q2) 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 Could Have Told You So 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.