US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 727-7
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Certain Things Are Likely
by Kissing The Pink · 1986
28 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Certain Things Are Likely was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Certain Things Are Likely
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 727-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 727-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Electrosound pressing
- Runout / matrix
2-58870-GarageLabels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 727-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo
Australasia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polygram 885 727-1Magnet 885 727-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA Records 712 008
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Polygram 885 727-1 / Magnet 885 727-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | WEA Records 712 008First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Germany | Not On LabelFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Magnet ZT 7585First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | Portugal | Magnet 885 649-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Mercury 885 727-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Spain | Mercury 885 727-1First year12", EP, Stereo | 12", EP, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 885 727-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 885 727-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 885 727-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Mercury 885 727-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Unknown | Magnet 608 91012" | 12" |
| 1987 | Australia | Magnet 885 727-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Magnet 12KTP 912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Magnet KTP-97", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- A1Certain Things Are Likely (Garage)7:47
- A2Certain Things Are Likely (Garage Dub)5:11
- B1Certain Things Are Likely (Original Mix)7:42
- B2Certain Things Are Likely (Instrumental)4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Certain Things Are Likely are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Certain Things Are Likely are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Certain Things Are Likely first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australasia, France, Portugal and more. One of them is Mercury 885 727-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Certain Things Are Likely is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 727-7, 885 727-1, 885 727-7 DJ, 712 008) 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 Certain Things Are Likely 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.
