UK
September 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Shakin' StevensA Letter To You
Vinyl pressings
A Letter To You
by Shakin' Stevens · 1984
13 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
A Letter To You was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 A Letter To You
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
September 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4677
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TA-4677-A1Runout side A, etched - variant 1
TA-4677-B1Runout side B, etched - variant 1
TA•4677•A1 2 0 ARunout side A, etched / stamped - variant 2
TA•4677-B1 ORunout side B, etched / stamped - variant 2
UK
September 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic QA 4677Epic A4677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster sleeve
UK
September 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4677Epic A 4677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A4677 A1 5 DSide A runout, etched, stamped, variant 1
A4677 B1 2 CSide B runout, etched, stamped, variant 1
A4677 A1 DSide A runout, etched, stamped, variant 2
A4677 B1 I CSide B runout, etched, stamped, variant 2
UK
September 3, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4677Epic A 4677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A4677 ASide A runout, etched
A4677 B2Side B runout, etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic A 4677
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Epic EPCA 4677 / Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Epic A 12.4677 / Epic EPCA 12.4677First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Epic EPCA 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Epic ES 1000First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic TA 4677First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic QA 4677 / Epic A4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4677 / Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Epic A4677 / Epic A 4677First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Letter To You
- BCome Back And Love Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Letter To You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of A Letter To You are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was A Letter To You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Epic A 4677, released September 3, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of A Letter To You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A 4677, TA 4677, QA 4677, A4677) 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 A Letter To You 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.
