Vinyl pressings
by Jermaine Stewart · 1988
Don't Talk Dirty To Me 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.
16 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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.
DM611580 A-1/8-88Runout side A, variant 1
DM611580 B-1/8-88Runout side B, variant 1
DM611580 A-1/8-88 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM611580 B-1/8-88 IIRunout side B, variant 2
DS111580 A-1/8-88 IIRunout Side A
DS111580 B-1/8-88 IIRunout Side B
S 111 580 ALabel Side A
S 111 580 BLabel Side B
SRN 86 A-1U-1-1 NoelRunout stamped / etched side A
SRN 86 B-1U-1-1Runout stamped side B
SRN 86-A1ULabel side A
SRN 86-B1ULabel side B
SRNY+86+A ORLAKESide A runout
SRNY+86+B ORLAKESide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | 10 Records VSX 1464First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | 10 Records 111 580 / 10 Records 111 580-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | 10 Records 111 800 / 10 Records 111 800First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | 10 Records 111 7557", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNT 86First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNT 86 DJ / Virgin Dance SRNT 86 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNY 86First year7", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNP 86First year7", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRN 86 DJFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Siren SRNT 86First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
| 1988 | UK | 10 Records SRN 86First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9747First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9748First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Arista AS1-9748First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Arista AD1-9747First year12" | 12" |
17 vinyl pressings of Don't Talk Dirty To Me are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, US, Canada. One of them is 10 Records 611 580, released August 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 611 580, 111 580, 111 800, SRN 86) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM611580 A-1/8-88 and DM611580 B-1/8-88. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
