Vinyl pressings
by Milli Vanilli · 1989
Girl I'm Gonna Miss You was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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.
DS 112647 A-2/8-89 IVVar. 1: Runout A
DS 112647 B-2/8-89 IVVar. 1: Runout B
DS 112647 A-2/8-89 IVVar. 2: Runout A
DS 112647 B-2/8-89 IIVar. 2: Runout B
DM6 12647 A - 2/10 – 89 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM6 12647 B - 2/11 – 89Runout side B, variant 1
DM6 12647 A - 1/8 – 89Runout side A, variant 2
DM6 12647 B - 1/8 – 89Runout side B, variant 2
COOL-191-A1 BAZZA CSide A runout, etched variant 1, C is stamped
COOL-191-B-1Side B runout, etched variant 1
COOL-191-A1 BAZZA C DSide A runout, etched variant 2, C D is stamped
COOL-191-B1 2 ( ) ∴Side B runout, etched variant 2, 2 ( ) ∴ is stamped
COOL-191-A1 BAZZA 3 ESide A runout
COOL-191-B-1 41 ASide B runout
COOLX 191 A1 BAZZA AUDIO-ONE DRunout side A
COOLX 191 B1 DRunout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | RCA Victor TLP-50542First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA Victor 112 647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA Victor 112 647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor 112647First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | RCA Victor 612 647First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Arista AS1-9870First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | Hansa 112 647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Hansa 612 647First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Carrere 14 805 / Carrere 14805First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Carrere 9080First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Chrysalis Chrysalis 4811First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Cooltempo 14 3234256First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Jamaica | Arista AS1-9870First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Philippines | Hansa HAN45-8118 / Hansa ASI-9870First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Hansa 3A 612 647 / Hansa 612 647First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
27 vinyl pressings of Girl I'm Gonna Miss You are listed here, from 14 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Hansa 112 647.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 112 647, 612 647, COOL 191, COOLX 191) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DS 112647 A-2/8-89 IV and DS 112647 B-2/8-89 IV. 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.
