UK
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT 80PWL Records PWLT80
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PWLT- 80- A₁ ✱ TRANSFERMATIONRunout side A
PWLT- 80 - B₁ ✱ MAX.Runout side B
PWLT 80-ALabel side A
PWLT 80-BLabel side B
Jason DonovanR.S.V.P.
Vinyl pressings
R.S.V.P.
by Jason Donovan · 1991
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
R.S.V.P. was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 R.S.V.P.
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 80PWL Records PWL80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DFI 91 4 PWL 80 A TRANSFERMATIONSide A runout, stamped and etched
DFI 91 4 PWL 80 BSide B runout, stamped
PWL 80/ASide A label
PWL 80/BSide B label
UK
April 22, 1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 80
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DFI 91 4 PWL 80 A TRANSFERMATIONSide A runout, stamped and etched
DFI 91 4 PWL 80 BSide B runout, stamped
PWL 80/ASide A label
PWL 80/BSide B label
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom X 14979
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom K10402
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MX-77011Side A label
MX-77012Side B label
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- PWL Empire 9031-74693-7PWL Records 9031-74693-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Small Centerhole
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 903 174693-7-ARunout Side A
WMME Alsdorf 903 174693-7-BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Mushroom X 14979First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | Australia | Mushroom K10402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1991 | Europe | PWL Empire 9031-74693-7 / PWL Records 9031-74693-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | PWL Empire 9031-74693-7 / PWL Records 9031-74693-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | PWL Records PWLT80 / PWL Empire 9031-74694-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Netherlands | PWL Records PWS 028First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic ARIE 3015First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Epic EPC 656891 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Records PWLT 80 / PWL Records PWLT80First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Records PWL 80 / PWL Records PWL80First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | PWL Records PWL 80First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AR.S.V.P3:10
- BWhen I Get You Alone3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of R.S.V.P. are there?
11 vinyl pressings of R.S.V.P. are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was R.S.V.P. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is PWL Records PWLT 80, released April 22, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of R.S.V.P. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWLT 80, PWL 80, X 14979, K10402) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PWLT- 80- A₁ ✱ TRANSFERMATION and PWLT- 80 - B₁ ✱ MAX.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is R.S.V.P. 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.
