UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hi Hat HYT 2
- Format
- 12"
Jacqui BerneIt's Been So Long
Vinyl pressings
It's Been So Long
by Jacqui Berne · 1987
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
It's Been So Long 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 It's Been So Long
4 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
- Hi Hat HYT 2DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hi Hat HY 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Hi Hat HY 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Hi Hat HYT 2First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Hi Hat HYT 2DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Hi Hat HY 2First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | Hi Hat HY 2First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 857212" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Flea Records FL 840612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 06 2027607 / Flea Records 06 20276077", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Netherlands | BITE Records BITE 120612" | 12" |
| 1988 | Netherlands | BITE Records BITE 706 / BITE Records Bite 7067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX12231312" | 12" |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 23137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Hi Hat HY 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt's Been So Long (The Fineline Mix)
- BI'll Never Find A Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Been So Long are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It's Been So Long are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was It's Been So Long first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is Hi Hat HYT 2.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Been So Long is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HYT 2, HYT 2DJ, HY 2) 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 It's Been So Long 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.