US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02994-A C-1 RE-1 (tiny p in a circle) G1 A6Side A
A&M-AM-02994-B C-2 (tiny p in a circle) E G1 A2Side B
Squeeze853 5937
Vinyl pressings
853 5937
by Squeeze · 1987
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
853 5937 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 853 5937
8 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · B
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records M-2994
- Format
- 7", Single, Promo
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2994A&M Records AM 2994
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 392 283-1
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 283-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
390 283 - 7 S 1 3 20Runout stamped side A
390 283 - 7 S 2 3 20Runout stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2994 / A&M Records AM 2994First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 392 283-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Germany | A&M Records 390 283-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 283-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1545First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2994First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records AM-2994First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records M-2994First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMY 42612", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AM 4267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records 7Y30777", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1988 | Australia | A&M Records K4877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A853-59373:21
- B1Tough Love3:06
- B2853-5937 (Bonus Buff)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 853 5937 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 853 5937 are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was 853 5937 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Canada, Germany, Portugal and more. One of them is A&M Records AM-2994.
How do I tell if my copy of 853 5937 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-2994, M-2994, 392 283-1, 390 283-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M-AM-02994-A C-1 RE-1 (tiny p in a circle) G1 A6 and A&M-AM-02994-B C-2 (tiny p in a circle) E G1 A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 853 5937 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.
