Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Neige Records NEI-12103
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
NEI-12103-AA-Side Runout Etching
NEI-12103-BB-Side Runout Etching
Vinyl pressings
Can't Believe
by Nancy Martinez · 1982
17 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Can't Believe was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Can't Believe
14 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Neige Records NEI-45103
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NEI.45103-A JR.Etched runout side A, variant 1
NEI-45103-B JR.Etched runout side B, variant 1
NEI-45103-A1 CRC JR.Etched runout side A, variant 2
NEI-45103-B1 CRC JR.Etched runout side B, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 0-89971RFC Records 0-89971
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · SP
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89957RFC Records 7-89957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic DMD 362RFC Records DMD 362
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-DM- 43427-6 @tGP SP 1-1Runout Side A
ST-DM- 43426-1 @tGP SP 1-1 s m 1-1Runout Side B
ST-DM-43427-SPSide A Label
ST-DM-43426-SPSide B Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89957RFC Records 7-89957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-43553-1 @TGP SP 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
A43553-1 @TGP SP 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
ST-A-43553-SPA-Side Label
A-43553-SPB-Side Label
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Benelux | Atlantic 78.9971-0 / Atlantic ATL 78.9971-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Neige Records NEI-12103First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | Canada | Neige Records NEI-45103First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Atlantic 789971-0 / RFC Records 789971-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | France | Atlantic 789957-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic ATL 78.9957-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Atlantic 78.9957-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Peru | Atlantic F-ALT 0089957.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Peru | Atlantic F-ALT 0089957.3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | RCA Victor SPCO-7429First year12" | 12" |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 0-89971 / RFC Records 0-89971First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic DMD 362 / RFC Records DMD 362First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89957 / RFC Records 7-89957First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Mono, Promo · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | Atlantic 7-89957 / RFC Records 7-89957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Spain | RCA Victor SPBO-74307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Unknown | Neige Records NEI-1210312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-122812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ACan't Believe (Vocal)7:30
- BCan't Believe (Instrumental)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Can't Believe are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Can't Believe are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Can't Believe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Canada, US, Benelux, France and more. One of them is Neige Records NEI-12103.
How do I tell if my copy of Can't Believe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEI-12103, NEI-45103, 0-89971, 7-89957) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEI-12103-A and NEI-12103-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Can't Believe 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.
