UK
April 17, 1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 79209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
K 79209 AA-side label
K 79209 BB-side label
Vinyl pressings
I Won't Let You Down
by Ph.D. · 1981
49 pressings16 countriesSynth-popElectronic
I Won't Let You Down was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 I Won't Let You Down
30 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA K 79209
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
425 K79209 A STRAWBERRY GNA side runout, variant 1
425 K79209 B POLYGRAM STRAWBERRY INB side runout, variant 1
425 K79209 A STRAWBERRY GN A4A side runout, variant 2
425 K79209 B POLYGRAM STRAWBERRY GN A 6 AB side runout, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- WEA SAM 136
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SAM 136 A-1-1A-side runout, etched
SAM 136 A-2-1B-side runout, etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 3842
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-40093-ARLabel Side A
ST-A-40094-ARLabel Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 4056
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-41890-SPLabel Side A
ST-A-41890-SPLabel Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 444
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 49 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s48 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | WEA 45 79209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Benelux | WEA 79 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Benelux | WEA WEA 79209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Canada | WEA WEA 79209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209 / WEA WEA 79 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | WEA PRO 560First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209 / WEA 79.209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | WEA 79209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | WEA P-1681First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | WEA P-1681First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 79209First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | WEA WEA 79 209First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | WEA K 792097", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AI Won't Let You Down
- BHideaway
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Won't Let You Down are there?
49 vinyl pressings of I Won't Let You Down are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was I Won't Let You Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is WEA K 79209, released April 17, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of I Won't Let You Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use K 79209, SAM 136, 3842, 4056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K 79209 A and K 79209 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Won't Let You Down 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.
