Austria
November 1, 1985- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 76.11896OK Musica 76.11896 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
76 11 896-A A.SvoboRunout side A, etched
76 11 896-B A.SvobodaRunout side B, etched
JoyTouch By Touch
Vinyl pressings
Touch By Touch
by Joy · 1985
24 pressings12 countriesEuro-DiscoElectronic
Touch By Touch was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Touch By Touch
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Austria
1985- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 76.20883OK Musica 76.20883 AE
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
7620883 A ℗ 1985 ⚹LH⚹Runout Side A
7620883 B ℗ 1985 ⚹LH⚹Runout Side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 6.20514OK Musica 6.20514 AE
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BN C - 6.20 514-01-1Runout side A
BN C - 6.20 514-01-2Runout side B
6.20514-01-1Label side A
6.20514-01-2Label side B
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 6.14479OK Musica 6.14479 AC
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BN c-6, 14 479-01-1Runout side A, variant 1
BN c-6, 14 479-01-2Runout side B, variant 1
BN 0 c-6, 14 479-01-1Runout side A, variant 2
BN c-6, 14 479-01-2Runout side B, variant 2
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- OK Musica 6.20514OK Musica 6.20514 AE
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Yellow Translucent
- Runout / matrix
BN C - 6.20 514 - 01 - 1Runouts side A
BN C - 6.20 514 - 01 - 2Runouts side B
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi International SIRX 20231
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
Side B: SIRX 20231 A
Side A: SIRX 20231 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Austria | OK Musica 76.20883 / OK Musica 76.20883 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | OK Musica 6.20514 / OK Musica 6.20514 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | OK Musica 6.14479 / OK Musica 6.14479 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | OK Musica 6.20514 / OK Musica 6.20514 AEFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Italy | Ricordi International SIRX 20231First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Ricordi International SIR 20231First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | OK Musica 7611896 ACFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | OK Musica 7620883 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet T-20069 / Sonet T 20069First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Sonet T-20069 / Sonet T 20069First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Austria | OK Musica 76.11896 / OK Musica 76.11896 ACFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CNR 145.2207", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | New York Records OC-EP-17081 / OK Musica 6.2051412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-15312", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | PDI 20.97212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Spain | Contraseña Records CON-005-MX12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Contraseña Records CON-005-MX12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- ATouch By Touch3:50
- BHeartache No. 13:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Touch By Touch are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Touch By Touch are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1992.
When was Touch By Touch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and more. One of them is OK Musica 76.11896, released November 1, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Touch By Touch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 76.11896, 76.20883, 6.20514, 6.14479) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 76 11 896-A A.Svobo and 76 11 896-B A.Svoboda. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Touch By Touch 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.
