UK
May 23, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Don't Blame It On That Girl
by Matt Bianco · 1988
29 pressings10 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
Don't Blame It On That Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Don't Blame It On That Girl
28 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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
May 23, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188WEA 247897-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
* YZ - 188 - A2 * MT.1 DAMONTRunout etched side A
YZ - 188 - B1 MT.1 DAMONTRunout etched side B
UK
May 23, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188WEA 247897-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 188 - A1 MT.2 NS.PRT ARunout side A
YZ - 188 - B1 MT.2 IRunout side B
UK
June 13, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188WEA 247 897-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 188 - A1 MT.1 NS.PRT. DAMONTRunout etched side A
YZ - 188 - B1 MT.1 DAMONTRunout etched side B
UK
June 13, 1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188WEA 247 897-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
✳ YZ - 188 - A-2 ✳ MT.1 DAMONTRunout, etched, side A
YZ - 188 - B1 MT.1 DAMONTRunout, etched, side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 188TX
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | SmartFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 0.247896First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 7-247897First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24 78960First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24 78977First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 896-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 247 897-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247 897-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | France | WEA 247 897-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | WEA 247897-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | WEA 247897-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Portugal | WEA 2478977 W/NFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | WEA WIS 652First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 247897-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 247896-0First year12" | 12" |
Tracklist
- ADon't Blame It On That Girl (Extended Mix)6:11
- BWap-Bam-Boogie7:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Blame It On That Girl are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Don't Blame It On That Girl are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Don't Blame It On That Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is WEA YZ 188T, released May 23, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Blame It On That Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 188T, YZ 188, YZ 188TX, 0-86518) 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 Don't Blame It On That Girl 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.
