US
1991- Label and catalog number
- ID Records ID 1009
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Kym SimsToo Blind To See It
Vinyl pressings
Too Blind To See It
by Kym Sims · 1991
13 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Too Blind To See It was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Blind To See It
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 0-96255ID Records 0-96255
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM-61194-61195-1A side runout etched variant 1
ST-DM-61196-61193-1B side runout etched variant 1
ST-DM-6119[ ̷5̷]4-61195-1A side runout etched [4 etched over 5] variant 2
ST-DM-61196-61193-1B side runout etched variant 2
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 0-96255ID Records 0-96255
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRC ST - DM - 61194 - 61195 - 1Etched A side runout
SRC ST - DM - 61196 - 61193 - 1Etched B side runout
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- ID Records ID 1009
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
I.D. 1009 A Session Masters M.J.R. Emw #08905A-Side Runout Etching
I.D. 1009 AA S.M. M.J.R. Emw #08905XB-Side Runout Etching
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records DMD 1745
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
UK
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records B8667TEastWest 7567-96255-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 8667 (T) A3 PR-E BEtching side A
B 8667 (T) B3 B PR-EEtchings side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | ATCO Records B8667 / EastWest 7567-98667-7First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | ATCO Records B8667 / EastWest 7567-98667-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Germany | ATCO Records B 8667 T / EastWest 7567-96255-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | ATCO Records B 8667 / EastWest 7567-98667-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | US | ID Records ID 1009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | ATCO Records 0-96255 / ID Records 0-96255First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | ATCO Records DMD 1745First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | US | ATCO Records 0-96255 / ID Records 0-96255First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | ID Records ID 1009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | UK | ATCO Records B8667T / EastWest 7567-96255-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | ATCO Records B8667 / EastWest 7567-98667-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest B8667T / ATCO Records B8667TFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | EastWest 7559-67085-012", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Too Blind To See It (Original Mix)3:46
- A2Too Blind To See It (Maurice's Super Dub Mix)7:06
- B1Too Blind To See It (Hurley's House Mix)4:57
- B2Too Blind To See It (Hurley's Dub Mix)6:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Too Blind To See It are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Too Blind To See It are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2000.
When was Too Blind To See It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, Germany. One of them is ID Records ID 1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Too Blind To See It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ID 1009, 0-96255, DMD 1745, B8667T) 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 Blind To See It 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.