US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SP Pressing
Shirley MurdockTruth Or Dare
Vinyl pressings
Truth Or Dare
by Shirley Murdock · 1985
10 pressings2 countriesFunkSoulContemporary R&BFunk / Soul
Truth Or Dare was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Truth Or Dare
5 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AR
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra ED 5142
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · AR Pressing
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 7-69539
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · SP Pressing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Elektra ED 5142First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69539First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69539First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | Elektra 7-69539First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Elektra EKR 36 (T) / Elektra EKR36T12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Elektra EKR 36 / Elektra 969 558-77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | WEA SAM 27412", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Elektra 0-6683512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Elektra 0-6683512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ATruth Or Dare
- BGo On Without You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Truth Or Dare are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Truth Or Dare are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Truth Or Dare first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Elektra 7-69539.
How do I tell if my copy of Truth Or Dare is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-69539, ED 5142) 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 Truth Or Dare 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.