Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 164-79 5464 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7954651-A1Runout side A stamped
7954651-B1Runout side B stamped
7954661-A1Runout side C stamped
7954661-B1Runout side D stamped
Robert PalmerDon't Explain
Vinyl pressings
Don't Explain
by Robert Palmer · 1990
11 pressings11 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Don't Explain was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Don't Explain
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMDX 1018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMDX 10181 A-1-1-2Runout side A stamped, Variant 1
EMDX 10181 B-1-1-1-Runout side B stamped, Variant 1
EMDX 10182 A-1-1-1-Runout side C stamped, Variant 1
EMDX 10182 B-1-1-1-Runout side D stamped, Variant 1
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 795464-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1687954641
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 162-7954651/61
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2-62 7954641
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | EMI 795464-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | EMI 1687954641First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 164-79 5464 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | EMI 162-7954651/61First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 2-62 7954641First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 117 795464 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | EMI 79 5464 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Africa | EMI Music South Africa (Pty) Ltd. STD (B) 1003First yearLP | LP |
| 1990 | Spain | EMI 168 79 5464 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | EMI EMDX 1018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-7-2-F 2 02907 5 / EMI EMDX 1018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Your Mother Should Have Told You3:39
- A2Light Years4:26
- A3You Can't Get Enough Of A Good Thing4:06
- A4Dreams To Remember4:24
- A5You're Amazing3:48
- B1Mess Around4:49
- B2Happiness2:51
- B3History4:22
- B4I'll Be Your Baby Tonight3:24
- B5Housework3:24
- C1Mercy Mercy / I Want You5:57
- C2Don't Explain2:26
- C3Aeroplane3:03
- C4People Will Say We're In Love2:18
- D1Not A World4:16
- D2Top 402:39
- D3You're So Desirable2:23
- D4You're My Thrill3:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Explain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Don't Explain are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Don't Explain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is EMI 164-79 5464 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Explain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 164-79 5464 1, EMDX 1018, 795464-1, 1687954641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7954651-A1 and 7954651-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Explain 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.
