US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-21475
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
STERLING [SRC] 0-21475-A SR1 1-1Side A, runout
STERLING [SRC] 0-21475-B SR1 1-1Side B, runout
Ian McCullochFaith & Healing
Vinyl pressings
Faith & Healing
by Ian McCulloch · 1989
10 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockNew WaveSynth-popHouse
Faith & Healing 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 Faith & Healing
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ436WEA 2292-46549-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ436TXWEA 2292 46546-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-436 TX-A-1 MT ARunout side A etched
YZ-436 TX-B-1. TY1 MT DRunout side B etched & stamped
UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ436SAM
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ436TSAM
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ436WEA 2292-46549-7
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ436 / WEA 2292-46549-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA YZ436 / WEA 246 549-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.184First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ436TSAMFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ436TX / WEA 2292 46546-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | WEA YZ436T / WEA 2292-46548-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Sire 0-21475First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Sire 0-2147512", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ436 / WEA 2292-46549-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ436SAMFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Faith & Healing (12" Remix)6:45
- A2Proud To Fall (Long Night's Journey Mix)7:10
- A3Faith & Healing (The Carpenter's Son Mix)7:02
- B1Faith & Healing (Club Mix)7:28
- B2Faith & Healing (12" Dub)6:38
- B3Fear Of The Known5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Faith & Healing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Faith & Healing are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Faith & Healing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Europe, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Sire 0-21475.
How do I tell if my copy of Faith & Healing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-21475, YZ436, YZ436TX, YZ436SAM) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING [SRC] 0-21475-A SR1 1-1 and STERLING [SRC] 0-21475-B SR1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Faith & Healing 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.