Vinyl pressings
by Miami Sound Machine · 1987
Betcha Say That 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.
21 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
ZSS - 176223 - 1B G1Etched, A-Side, Variant 1
ZSS - 176224 - 1A G1Etched, B-Side, Variant 1
ZSS - 176223 1B G1 B4Etched, A-Side, Variant 2
ZSS - 176224 - 1B G1 A7Etched, B-Side, Variant 2
XSS - 176247 - 1D G1Side A Etched, variant 1
XSS - 176248 - 1C G1Side B Etched, variant 1
XSS-176247-1D G1 M A 2Side A Etched, variant 2
XSS-176248-1C • G1 C5Side B Etched, variant 2
651125・7・A1Etched, A-Side
651125・7・B1Etched , B-Side
651125 7 A*A-Side Label
651125 7 B*B-Side Label
651125・8・A1Etched, A-Side
651125・8・B1Etched, B-Side
651125 8 A*A-Side Label
651125 8 B*B-Side Label
651125・9・A1Etched, A-Side
651125・9・B1Etched, B-Side
651125 9 A*A-Side Label
651125 9 B*B-Side 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 34 07371First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013331First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Epic ES-20132First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651125 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651125 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07371First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Epic 12EXP-06962 / Epic 12EXP 06962First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Epic EN 6052First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34-07371First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 49 06962First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651125 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651125 6First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International 12・3P-841First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-484First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | Epic International 07・5P-484First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
21 vinyl pressings of Betcha Say That are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa and more. One of them is Epic 34-07371, released September 1, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-07371, 49 06962, 651125 7, 651125 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS - 176223 - 1B G1 and ZSS - 176224 - 1A G1. 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.
