Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 609 174
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
609174 ASide A on Disc
609174 BSide B on Disc
DM 609174 A-1/5-87Side A Runout
DM 609174 B-1/5-87Side B Runout
Sebastian Santa MariaKeep On Singing
Vinyl pressings
Keep On Singing
by Sebastian Santa Maria · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popVocalElectronicPop
Keep On Singing 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 Keep On Singing
8 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 109 174
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109174 A-1/5-87Runout side A
DM DS 109174 B-1/5-87 IIRunout side B
S 109 174 AMatrix label A
S 109 174 BMatrix label B
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 327
- Format
- 7", Single
Mexico
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 3A 609174
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 3A 609174
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Spain
1987- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 1A 109 0174
- Format
- 7", Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 609 174First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Island Records 109 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Island Records IS 327First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Mexico | Island Records 3A 609174First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609174First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 3A 609174First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109 0174First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Island Records 1A 109 174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Chile | RCA/Ariola 266 757", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | Island Records SL-717812", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AKeep On Singing4:30
- BThere's No Place Like Home4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Keep On Singing are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Keep On Singing are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Keep On Singing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Italy, Mexico, Spain. One of them is Island Records 609 174.
How do I tell if my copy of Keep On Singing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 174, 109 174, IS 327, 3A 609174) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 609174 A and 609174 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Keep On Singing 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.