UK
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654907 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
654907-7-A1Hand Etched Runout, Side A
654907-7-B1Hand Etched Runout, Side B
1 ΛStamped Runout, Side A
ΛStamped Runout, Side B
Indigo GirlsCloser To Fine
Vinyl pressings
Closer To Fine
by Indigo Girls · 1989
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Closer To Fine 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 Closer To Fine
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654907 6
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
UK
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 654907 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
US
June 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68912
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68912ALabel A
ZSS 68912BLabel B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68912 A - 1A DMM G1 Precision A5Runout A
ZSS 68912 B - 1A DMM G1 Precision A4Runout B
ZSS 68912ALabel A
ZSS 68912BLabel B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-68912
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Carrolton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 68912A-1A DMM G1 PRECISIONSIDE 1 Runout, variant 1
ZSS 68912A-1A DMM G2 PRECISIONSIDE 2 Runout, variant 1
ZSS 68912A-1A DMM G1 Precision A3A Side Runout, variant 2
ZSS 68912A-1A DMM G2 Precision A3B Side Runout, variant 2
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 | Australia | Epic 654907 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2221First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-68912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-68912First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1989 | USA & Canada | Epic 34-68912First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654907 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654907 6First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 654907 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | US | Epic 34-68912First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 654907 7 / Epic EPC 654907 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACloser To Fine3:59
- BHistory Of Us5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Closer To Fine are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Closer To Fine are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Closer To Fine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Epic 654907 7, released June 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Closer To Fine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 654907 7, 654907 6, 654907 8, 34-68912) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 654907-7-A1 and 654907-7-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Closer To Fine 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.