Europe
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 2846Epic A 2846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-2846-1A-1 A NLRunout side A
01-2846-1B-1 B NLRunout side B
Shakin' StevensI'll Be Satisfied
Vinyl pressings
I'll Be Satisfied
by Shakin' Stevens · 1982
13 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRock
I'll Be Satisfied was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 I'll Be Satisfied
13 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
UK
October 8, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2846Epic EPC A2846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC . A . 2846 A1 STRAWBERRYRunout side A [etched/stamped], variation 1
EPC . A . 2846 B1 STRAWBERRYRunout side B [etched/stamped], variation 1
EPC A -2846 A2 C STRAWBERRYRunout side A [etched/stamped], variation 2
EPC A-2846 B2 STRAWBERRY CRunout side B [etched/stamped], variation 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2846Epic EPC A2846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC A -2846 A1 B STRAWBERRYA-side run-out, hand-etched and stamped
EPC A-2846 B1 STRAWBERRY CB-side run-out, hand-etched and stamped
EPC A -2846 A1A-side run-out, hand-etched
EPC A-2846 B1B-side run-out, hand-etched
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2846Epic EPC A2846
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC A -2846 A1 B STRAWBERRYA-side run-out, hand-etched and stamped
EPC A-2846 B1 STRAWBERRY DB-side run-out, hand-etched and stamped
EPC A -2846 A1A-side run-out, hand-etched
EPC A-2846 B1B-side run-out, hand-etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-03508
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Epic ES 815First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | Epic ES 815First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Epic 34 03508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPCA 2846 / Epic A 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Epic EPC A2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Epic EPCA 2846 / Epic A 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2846 / Epic EPC A2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2846 / Epic EPC A2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 34-03508First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Epic 34-03508First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A 2846 / Epic EPC A2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2846First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AI'll Be Satisfied3:12
- BDon't Be Late (Miss Kate)2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'll Be Satisfied are there?
13 vinyl pressings of I'll Be Satisfied are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was I'll Be Satisfied first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 2846.
How do I tell if my copy of I'll Be Satisfied is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 2846, EPC A2846, EPC A 2846, 34-03508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-2846-1A-1 A NL and 01-2846-1B-1 B NL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'll Be Satisfied 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.
