Vinyl pressings
by Shakin' Stevens · 1987
What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For 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.
16 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
✳ SHAKY - 5 A-1 ✳ →MT. DAMONT TimTomRunout etched side A
✳ SHAKY - 5 B -1 ✳ ~MT. DAMONT BRunout etched side B
SHAKY 5 A*Label side A
SHAKY 5 B*Label side B
✳ SHAKY - 5 A-1 ✳ →MT. DAMONT TimTomRunout etched side A
✳ SHAKY - 5 B -1 ✳ ~MT. DAMONT BRunout etched side B
SHAKY 5 A*Label side A
SHAKY 5 B*Label side B
SHAKYG.5.A1 TY1 VRunout side A
SHAKYG-5-B-1 TY1 VRunout side B
SHAKY G5 A*Label side A
SHAKY G5 B*Label side B
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✶ SHAKY-5A-1 ✶ MT 2 TimTom CRunout side A
✶ SHAKY-5B-1 ✶ 1 MT DAMONT PRunout side B
SHAKY 5 A*Label side A
SHAKY 5 B*Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651255 7 / Epic 651255 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1987 | Ireland | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651255 7First year7", Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Epic EPC 651255 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY G5First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY P5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Epic SHAKY 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
16 vinyl pressings of What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic SHAKY 5, released November 16, 1987.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHAKY 5, SHAKY G5, SHAKY P5, 651255 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✳ SHAKY - 5 A-1 ✳ →MT. DAMONT TimTom and ✳ SHAKY - 5 B -1 ✳ ~MT. DAMONT B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
