UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRMT 140
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IRMT 140 A // 2∇420TStamped Side A
IRMT 140 B // 1∇420 TStamped Side B
Vinyl pressings
Hey Matthew
by Karel Fialka · 1987
22 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Hey Matthew 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 Hey Matthew
18 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM 140.A-1 ✶ ) MT. Pounda TA1PE K.J. MHB T4LS TIME 1 1 8Runout etched side A
✶IRM - 140.A-1 ✶ MT. T△ N.B. THANK YOU LORDRunout etched side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid gold colour paper labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM.140-A-1 TR OGN
IRM.140-B-1
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gold Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PoundA TA1PE K.J. MHB T4MS TIME ✶1 IRM 140.A-1 ✶ MT.Runout side A etched
T△ N.B. THANK YOU LORD ✶IRM - 140 B-1 ✶ MT.Runout side B etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM 140.A-1 ✶ ) MT. Pounda TA1PE K.J. MHB T4LS TIME 1 1 8Runout etched side A
✶IRM - 140.A-1 ✶ MT. T△ N.B. THANK YOU LORDRunout etched side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRM 140
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
IRM-140.A-1 ✶ MT 9 POUNDA TA1PE K.J. M+B THIS TIME. 3 1Side A runout, etched, variant 1
IRM 140 B / 3 ▽ 420 V 1 1Side B runout, stamped, variant 1
IRM-140.A-1 ✶ MT 4 POUNDA TA1PE K.J. M+B THIS TIME. 13Side A runout, variant 2
IRM 140 B // 2 ▽ 420 V 1 2 1Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | I.R.S. Records 53506First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 651142 7 / I.R.S. Records 651142 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | I.R.S. Records ILS 651142 6 / I.R.S. Records 651142 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Illegal Records ILS 651142 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | I.R.S. Records ILS 651142 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Illegal Records ILS 651142 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Illegal Records ILS 651142 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Illegal Records ILS 651142 7First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRMT 140First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | I.R.S. Records IRM 140First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHey Matthew3:25
- BThe Things I Saw3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hey Matthew are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Hey Matthew are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Hey Matthew first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Canada, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records IRMT 140.
How do I tell if my copy of Hey Matthew is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IRMT 140, IRM 140, 53506, ILS 651142 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IRMT 140 A // 2∇420T and IRMT 140 B // 1∇420 T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hey Matthew 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.