France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 884 981-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Phil FearonI Can Prove It
Vinyl pressings
I Can Prove It
by Phil Fearon · 1986
21 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
I Can Prove It was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Can Prove It
20 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 10 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 884 981-7Ensign 884 981-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
884 981-7 1
884 981-7 2
054 884981 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM
054 884981 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Ensign PFX 1Chrysalis PFX1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PFX 1 A // 1▽420 C 1 1 timtomEtchings side A variant 1
PFX 1 B // 1▽420 C 1 1 1 TYEtchings side B variant 1
PFX 1 A // 1▽420 C 1 1 1 3 timtomEtchings side A variant 2 stamped, etched
PFX 1 B // 1▽420 C 1 1 1 1 3 TYEtchings side B variant 2 stamped, etched
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PF1Ensign PF 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PF 1 A//1▽420 C TimTomRunout side A
PF 1 B//1▽420 CRunout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PF1Ensign PF 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Cooltempo 4V9 43084
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Chrysalis K-106 / Ensign K-106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 514First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 514First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 884 981-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 884 981-7 / Ensign 884 981-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Chrysalis PF 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 106First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Chrysalis 515418First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 2483First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Chrysalis XPD 2483First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Chrysalis CHST 3073First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-3073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Ensign PFX 1 / Chrysalis PFX1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis PF1 / Ensign PF 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo VAS-2532 / Ensign VAS-2532First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Ensign ENYDJ 60412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI Can Prove It (Full Version)6:37
- BIl Gurnata5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Can Prove It are there?
21 vinyl pressings of I Can Prove It are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was I Can Prove It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis 884 981-1.
How do I tell if my copy of I Can Prove It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 884 981-1, 884 981-7, PFX 1, PF1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Can Prove It 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.