US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-12Starway Records, Inc. 12-1202-CP
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
12-1202 - HV S-20456 F/W HERBIE Jn ☺A Side
12-1202 - GB S-20457 F/W HERBIE Jn ☺B Side
Patti DayRight Before My Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Right Before My Eyes
by Patti Day · 1988
14 pressings3 countriesFreestyleHouseElectronic
Right Before My Eyes 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 Right Before My Eyes
2 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-7
- Format
- 7", Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
45-1202-DP F/W Herbie Jr :v) R-12091Side A
45-1202-PDP F/W Herbie Jr :v) R-12092Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | US | Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-12 / Starway Records, Inc. 12-1202-CPFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | Not On Label12", White Label, Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing | 12", White Label, Test Pressing, 33 ⅓ RPM · Test pressing |
| 1988 | US | Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-7First year7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 7", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTX 308812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBTXR 308812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Debut Edge Records DEBT 30887", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Debut DEBTX-308812", White Label | 12", White Label |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Starway Records, Inc. SWRT 3R12", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Starway Records, Inc. SWRT 3R12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Starway Records, Inc. SWRT 312", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Starway Records, Inc. SWRT 312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | Starway Records, Inc. SWR 37", Single | 7", Single |
| 1995 | UK | Not On Label DM 212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Right Before My Eyes (Extended Club Mix)6:11
- A2Right Before My Eyes (Power Radio Mix)4:27
- B1Right Before My Eyes (House Vocal)4:57
- B2Right Before My Eyes (House Groove)4:48
- B3Right Before My Eyes (Bonus Beats)2:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Right Before My Eyes are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Right Before My Eyes are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1988 and 1995.
When was Right Before My Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US. One of them is Starway Records, Inc. SW 1202-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Right Before My Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 1202-12, SW 1202-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12-1202 - HV S-20456 F/W HERBIE Jn ☺ and 12-1202 - GB S-20457 F/W HERBIE Jn ☺. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Right Before My Eyes 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.