US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8663-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 8663-7-R-A F/W HERBIE JR :v) 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 8663-7-R-B F/W HERBIE JR :v) 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
8663-7-R-ALabel Side A
8663-7-R-BLabel Side B
Rick AstleyIt Would Take A Strong Strong Man
Vinyl pressings
It Would Take A Strong Strong Man
by Rick Astley · 1987
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
It Would Take A Strong Strong Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Would Take A Strong Strong Man
5 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8696-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8663-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Specialty Records Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC 8663-7-R-A MASTERDISKA-Side Runout Etching
SRC 8663-7-R-B MASTERDISKB-Side Runout Etching
8663-7-R-ALabel Side A
8663-7-R-BLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8663-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8663-7-R-A-1 [MASTERDISK]A-Side Runout etched / [stamped]
8663-7-R-B [MASTERDISK]B-Side Runout Etching / [stamped]
8663-7-R-ALabel Side A
8663-7-R-BLabel Side B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- RCA 8663-7-RAA
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | US | RCA 8663-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | RCA 8663-7-RAAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 8696-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | RCA 8663-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | RCA 8663-7-RFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | RCA 8663-7-R7" | 7" |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8696-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8696-1-RDAB12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | RCA 8696-1-RD12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | RCA RCA45-30059 / RCA 8663-7-R7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt Would Take A Strong Strong Man3:39
- BYou Move Me3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Would Take A Strong Strong Man are there?
10 vinyl pressings of It Would Take A Strong Strong Man are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was It Would Take A Strong Strong Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US. One of them is RCA 8663-7-R.
How do I tell if my copy of It Would Take A Strong Strong Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8663-7-R, 8696-1-RD, 8663-7-RAA) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC 8663-7-R-A F/W HERBIE JR :v) 1-1 and SRC 8663-7-R-B F/W HERBIE JR :v) 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Would Take A Strong Strong Man 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.
