UK
November 25, 1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Too Shy
by Kajagoogoo · 1982
65 pressings21 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicPop
Too Shy was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Too Shy
4 pressings came out in 1982, 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
November 29, 1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5359
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMI 5359
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EMI 5359 A-1U-1-1-1 TOWN HOUSERunout groove, side A
EMI 5359ALabel, side A
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- EMI PSLP 368
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
PSLP 368 A - 1U 1-1-1Side A runout
PSLP 368 B - 1U 1-1-1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 65 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s65 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5359First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | EMI PSLP 368First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5359First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1982 | UK | EMI EMI 5359First year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-9327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI ED-5112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | EMI EMI-9327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | EMI 31C 006 077007", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America B 81617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America 7503612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | EMI America B 81617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Colombia | EMI 446-113112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-077007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1A 062Z-0770912", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-07 700 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-07 7007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AToo Shy3:44
- BToo Shy (Instrumental)3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Shy are there?
65 vinyl pressings of Too Shy are listed here, from 21 countries, released between 1982 and 1987.
When was Too Shy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK. One of them is EMI EMI 5359, released November 25, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Shy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMI 5359, PSLP 368) 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 Too Shy 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.
