UK
October 2, 1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 119FFRR 886 757-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
FX 119 A-1U-1-1 TY1A-side runout
FX 119 B-1U-1-1 TY1B-side runout
ZPMSC 12111Label A
ZPMSC12109Label B1
Shakespear's SisterRun Silent
Vinyl pressings
Run Silent
by Shakespear's Sister · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Run Silent was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Run Silent
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXR 119FFRR 886 781-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 119FFRR 886 756-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
F 119 A-1U-1-Q3 TY1Runout stamped side A
F 119B-1U-1- Q3 TY1Runout stamped side B
ZPMSC 12109Label side A
ZPMSC 12110Label side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FG 119
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Gatefold
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FXDJ 119
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 886 757-1FFRR FX 119
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
886 757-1 S 1 320 1Runout, side A
886 757-1 S 2 320 1Runout, side B
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | London Records 886 774-7DFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 757-1 / FFRR FX 119First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 756-7 / FFRR F 119First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR FX 119 / FFRR 886 757-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FXR 119 / FFRR 886 781-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR F 119 / FFRR 886 756-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FXDJ 119First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FG 119First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | FFRR FX 119 / FFRR 886 757-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | FFRR 886 756-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australasia | FFRR 886 757-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARun Silent (The Run Deep Mix)6:12
- B1Run Silent3:41
- B2Mr. Wrong3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Run Silent are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Run Silent are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Run Silent first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, Canada. One of them is FFRR FX 119, released October 2, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Run Silent is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FX 119, FXR 119, F 119, FG 119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FX 119 A-1U-1-1 TY1 and FX 119 B-1U-1-1 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Run Silent 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.
