UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TIN 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TIN 2 A-1U-1-1Side A runout
FB 7Side B runout
TIN 2A 1USide A label
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me
by Stephen Duffy · 1984
34 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Kiss Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Kiss Me
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | 10 Records TIN 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin TIN 2 / 10 Records TIN 27", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin TIN 2 / 10 Records TIN 27", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin TIN212 / 10 Records TIN21212", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | 10 Records VSX 126212", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | 10 Records VS12627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | 10 Records 107 251 / 10 Records 107 251-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | 10 Records 601 713 / 10 Records 601 713-21312", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80171 / 10 Records 8017112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | 10 Records 901877", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | 10 Records TIN 27", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | 10 Records 07VA-10167", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | 10 Records 07VA-10167", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Virgin TIN 2 / 10 Records TIN 27", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | 10 Records 527705 / Edisom 5277057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Virgin VS-80497", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me3:56
- BIn This Twilight5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Kiss Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK. One of them is 10 Records TIN 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TIN 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TIN 2 A-1U-1-1 and FB 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me 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.