Philippines
1987- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PAL-61212
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Are You Sure
by So · 1987
21 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Are You Sure 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Are You Sure
1 pressing came out in 1987, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Philippines | Parlophone PAL-61212First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | EMI ED.33612", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australasia | Parlophone A 20607", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records EI 7520812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records B-501097", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | Parlophone K 060-20 2306 612" | 12" |
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006 20 2307 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Guatemala | EMI 48117", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 202306612" | 12" |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 20230777", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1988 | Mexico | EMI SEC-5557", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | Parlophone 20230777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 549 202306612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Hispavox 545 202307 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone R 61737", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAre You Sure
- BDon't Look Back
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Are You Sure are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Are You Sure are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Are You Sure first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Philippines. One of them is Parlophone PAL-61212.
How do I tell if my copy of Are You Sure is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PAL-61212) 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 Are You Sure 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.