Vinyl pressings
by Limahl · 1984
Too Much Trouble was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 9 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.
LML 2 A-3U-1-1→5 S.A. ƱTOPIARunout stamped/etched side A
LML 2 B-3U-1-3 - x 1 K.P.Runout stamped/etched side B
LML 2ALabel side A
LML 2BLabel side B
12 LML 2 A-2U-1-1-4A-Side runout, variant 1
12 LML 2B-2U-1-1-2 UtopiaB-Side runout, variant 1
12 LML 2 A-2U-1-1-5A-Side runout, variant 2
12 LML 2B-2U-1-1-x1 UtopiaB-Side runout, variant 2
12+LMLP+2+A ORLAKESide A runout
12+LMLP+2+B ORLAKESide B runout
LML 2 A-3U-1-1-1 S.A. ƱTOPIASide A runout
LML 2 B-3U-1-1-1 K.P.Side B runout
LML 2ASide A label
LML 2BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | EMI ED.82First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | EMI EMI-1292First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | France | EMI 2001687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI 1C 006 2001687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | EMI 1C K 062 2001696First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Ireland | EMI LML 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | EMI 06 2001687First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | EMI 2001687First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | EMI 2001696First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | EMI 006-2001687First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | EMI LML 2First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12LML 2First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12 LMLP 2First year12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | EMIFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | EMI LML 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Not On Label EMS- 1 7 4 5 67", Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", Promo, White Label · Promo |
21 vinyl pressings of Too Much Trouble are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Japan, France, Germany and more. One of them is EMI LML 2.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LML 2, 12LML 2, 12 LMLP 2, LML2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LML 2 A-3U-1-1→5 S.A. ƱTOPIA and LML 2 B-3U-1-3 - x 1 K.P.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
