UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 194 A-1Runout, A-side, stamped
RAK 194 B-1Runout, B-side, stamped
YRAK.194ALabel side A
YRAK.194BLabel side B
MudThe Secrets That You Keep
Vinyl pressings
The Secrets That You Keep
by Mud · 1975
17 pressings13 countriesPop RockGlamRockPop
The Secrets That You Keep was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 The Secrets That You Keep
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 13 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Push Out Center
- Runout / matrix
YRAK 194 A-1 GRP 2stamped on A runout, GRP 2 vertical
YRAK 194 B-1 GRP 2stamped on B runout, GRP 2 vertical
YRAK 194 A 45Label side A
YRAK 194 B 45Label side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4 Prong Push Out Center
- Runout / matrix
(YRAK.194A) 45Label side A
(YRAK.194B) 45Label side B
YRAK 194 A-1 3
YRAK 194 B-1 3
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 194
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
New Zealand
August 7, 1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 194 A-1Runout, A-side, stamped
RAK 194 B-1Runout, B-side, stamped
YRAK.194ALabel side A
YRAK.194BLabel side B
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK-10699
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | RAK RAK-10699First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Belgium | RAK 4C 006. 96 249 / RAK 4 C 006-96249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Denmark | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Finland | RAK 5E 006-96249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-96 249 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-96 249First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Italy | Columbia 3 C006 - 96249 / Columbia 3C 006 96249First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | RAK 5C 006-96249 / RAK 5C 006-96 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | South Africa | RAK RAKJ 1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Sweden | RAK SE 006-96249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Sweden | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 194First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | RAK RAK 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Secrets That You Keep3:11
- BStill Watching The Clock2:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Secrets That You Keep are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Secrets That You Keep are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was The Secrets That You Keep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, New Zealand, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is RAK RAK 194.
How do I tell if my copy of The Secrets That You Keep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 194, RAK-10699, 4C 006. 96 249, 5E 006-96249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 194 A-1 and RAK 194 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Secrets That You Keep 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.
