Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS 650068 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Intimate StrangersLet Go
Vinyl pressings
Let Go
by Intimate Strangers · 1986
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Let Go was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Let Go
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 115
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 115
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 115
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records L33-17137
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Japan
October 22, 1986- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 07SP 973
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | I.R.S. Records ES 1097First year12", 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650068 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 650068 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | I.R.S. Records IRS 650068 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 115First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 115First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1986 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | I.R.S. Records L33-17137First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | I.R.S. Records 07SP 973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ecuador | CBS 133-01427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-529217", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-529217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALet Go
- BRaise The Dragon (Extended Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Let Go are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Let Go are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Let Go first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Portugal, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records IRS 650068 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Let Go is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IRS 650068 7, IRMT 115, IRM 115, L33-17137) 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 Let Go 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.