US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1043-1-JD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1043·1·JD·A - 1 F|W ¢ A1BSide A Runout
1043·1·JD·B - 1 A1ASide B Runout
1043-1-JD-ASide A Label
1043-1-JD-BSide B Label
Jonathan ButlerLies
Vinyl pressings
Lies
by Jonathan Butler · 1987
26 pressings18 countriesContemporary R&BNew Jack SwingFunk / Soul
Lies 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 Lies
26 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 18 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1038-7-J
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
I A1 1038-7-JA-1 F/w¢A-Side Runout Etching
I A1 1038-7-JB-1B-Side Runout Etching
1038-7-J-AA-Side Label
1038-7-J-BB-Side Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1043-1-JDCD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1038-7-JAA
- Format
- 7", Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JIVE-141-A1 -MT. DAMONT TOWNHOUSERunout, Side A, Etched
JIVE-141-B1 MT.-Runout, Side B, Etched
JIVE-141-A1 -MT. DAMONT TOWNHOUSERunout, Side A, Etched, Variant 2
JIVE-141-B1 MT.- DAMONTRunout, Side B, Etched, Variant 2
Japan
May 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Jive ALI-747
- 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 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Benelux | Jive 145.312First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Jive 1038-7-JFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | RCA Victor 7055026First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Jive ZB41533First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.14839First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive ZT41534First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Jive 6.20759 / Teldec 6.20759First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | Jive 4507First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Jive ZB 41305First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Jive 151.248First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Jive K 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Jive 514494First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | Jive JIVS 146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Jive SPTO 51018First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Jive SPBO 51017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ALies (Edited Version)3:57
- BHaunted By Your Love4:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Lies are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Lies are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Lies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Jive 1043-1-JD.
How do I tell if my copy of Lies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1043-1-JD, 1038-7-J, 1043-1-JDCD, 1038-7-JAA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1043·1·JD·A - 1 F|W ¢ A1B and 1043·1·JD·B - 1 A1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Lies 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.
