Vinyl pressings
by Slade · 1985
Do You Believe In Miracles 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.
8 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
DM DSB - 3783 A-1/85 S .IⅡRunout (Stamped) Side A Variant 1
DM DSB - 3783 B -1 / 85S IRunout (Stamped) Side B Variant 1
DM DSB-3783 A-1/85S IRunout (Stamped) Side A Variant 2
DM DSB-3783 B-1/85S IRunout (Stamped) Side B Variant 2
DM B- 3784 A- 1/85S IRunout side A
DM B- 3784 B- 1/85S IRunout side B
PT 40450 A1Side A
PT 40450 B1 TownhouseSide B
PB - 40449 A2 TOWNHOUSEA-side runout etched
PB - 40449 B1 TOWNHOUSEB-side runout etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | RCA 104489First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA TDS 305First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB40449First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PT40450First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | RCA PT 40450First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | RCA PB40449 / RCA PB 40449First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | RCA PB 40449 D / RCA PB 40449First year7", 45 RPM, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | RCA PT 40450 D / RCA PT 40450First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ecuador | RCA 123-11097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ecuador | RCA 123-11097", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
10 vinyl pressings of Do You Believe In Miracles are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, UK & Europe, Australia and more. One of them is RCA PB40449.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB40449, PT40450, PT 40450, PB 40449 D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DSB - 3783 A-1/85 S .IⅡ and DM DSB - 3783 B -1 / 85S I. 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.
