UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 69
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE - 69 - A1 JONZ MT
12 - MUTE - 69 - B1 JONZ PAG FI
I Start CountingLose Him (Edit)
Vinyl pressings
Lose Him (Edit)
by I Start Counting · 1987
15 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Lose Him (Edit) was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Lose Him (Edit)
2 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 69
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE - 69 - A1 JONZ MT.
12 MUTE - 69 - B1 JONZ MT. TIE ME TIGHT
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 69First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 69First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Mute 90414 / Virgin 904147", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTE 697", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 6912", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Mute MUTEX 6912", Single, Misprint | 12", Single, Misprint |
| 1988 | UK | Mute L12 MUTE 6912", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Mute L12 MUTE 6912", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Mute MUTE 697", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute INT 126.877 / Mute 12 Mute 6912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute MUTE 69 / Mute 7 Mute 697", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Mute MUTE 69 / Mute 7 Mute 697", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 6912", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Mute MUTE 697", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mute 12MUTE-6912", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ALose Him (Edit)3:34
- BSee How It Cuts4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lose Him (Edit) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Lose Him (Edit) are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Lose Him (Edit) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is Mute 12 MUTE 69.
How do I tell if my copy of Lose Him (Edit) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MUTE 69) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 MUTE - 69 - A1 JONZ MT and 12 - MUTE - 69 - B1 JONZ PAG FI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lose Him (Edit) 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.