Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 158-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
872 158 7 S1=1 670 04Side A:
872 158 7 S2=1 670 04Side B:
Vinyl pressings
Mystify
by INXS · 1988
16 pressings6 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronicRock
Mystify was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Mystify
1 pressing came out in 1988, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 872 158-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | WEA KICK 212", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 6455012", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 151-112", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Mexico | PolyGram 8647", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1989 | Portugal | Mercury 874 150-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXS 1312 / Phonogram 874 091-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXSG 13 / Phonogram 874 092-77", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXS 1322 / Mercury 874 093-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXS 13 / Mercury 874 090-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXS 13 / Mercury 874 090-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury INXS 13 / Mercury 874 090-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic PRO 894777", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78 894777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 150-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | WEA12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mystify (LP Version)3:15
- A2Move On4:50
- B1Need You Tonight (Mendelsohn Mix)7:02
- B2Need You Tonight (Liebrand Mix)7:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mystify are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mystify are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Mystify first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe. One of them is Mercury 872 158-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Mystify is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 872 158-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 872 158 7 S1=1 670 04 and 872 158 7 S2=1 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mystify 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.
