UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6220
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
D 12R 6220A-1 -1-1Run-out side A
D 12 R 6220 B-2-1-1-Run-out side B
Vinyl pressings
It's Alright
by Pet Shop Boys · 1989
29 pressings11 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronicPop
It's Alright 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.
How to spot a first pressing of It's Alright
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12RS 6220Parlophone 12R 6220
- Format
- 12", Single, Limited Edition, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12R 6220A-1 -1-1 DRunout side A
12 R 6220 B2-1-1- DRunout side B
UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RS 6220
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
R 6220 A-3-1-1-Run-Out A
R 6220 B-2-1-1-Run-Out B
UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Moulded labels with unpunched centre.
- Runout / matrix
R 6220 A-3-1-1-Run-Out A
R 6220 B-2-1-1-Run-Out B
UK
July 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 10R 6220
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Lyntone Pressing
- Runout / matrix
10-R-6220-A4 LYN-23596 S NICKZ PenthouseRunout side A
10-R-6220-B4 LYN-23597 F NICKZ PenthouseRunout side B
UK
July 3, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 10R 6220
- Format
- 10", Single, Limited Edition · MPO Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MPO 10 R 6220 A3 NICKZ PenthouseRunout side A
MPO 10R 6220 B3 NICKZ PenthouseRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Argentina | EMI 56149First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Argentina | EMI 56149First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australia | Parlophone A 2260First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | Parlophone ED 428First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Brazil | Parlophone 9951157First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 016-20 3420 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Parlophone 060-20 3420 6 / Parlophone K 060 20 3420 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Parlophone 2034207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Pathé Marconi EMI 20342077", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | Parlophone 052-2034206 / Parlophone 12R 6220First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Parlophone 052-203420612", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 14 2034206First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | EMI PRP-1392First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Parlophone 2034207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Parlophone 052 20 3420 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIt's Alright4:18
- B1One Of The Crowd3:54
- B2Your Funny Uncle2:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It's Alright are there?
29 vinyl pressings of It's Alright are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was It's Alright first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Italy, Argentina and more. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6220, released June 26, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of It's Alright is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6220, 12RS 6220, RS 6220, R 6220) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D 12R 6220A-1 -1-1 and D 12 R 6220 B-2-1-1-. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It's Alright 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.
