UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK RAK 383
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RAK 383 A-3U-1-1-2 PenthouseSide A [stamped, edged]
RAK 383 B-1-1-1-1 DSide B [stamped, edged]
Steve Harley & Cockney RebelIrresistible
Vinyl pressings
Irresistible
by Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel · 1985
10 pressings4 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Irresistible 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 Irresistible
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK 12 RAK 383
- Format
- 12", Single
Germany
June 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C 006-20 0650 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2006507-A2-CRunout side A
2006507-B2-CRunout side B
Portugal
August 12, 1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK 2006507
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2006507.A, 12.8.85 Steve Hailey (A-signature unreadable)Side A [stamped, edged]
2006507.B, 12.7.85 Steve Hailey (A-signature unreadable)Side B [stamped, edged]
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1C K 060-20 0700 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2007006 - A1 - CRunout stamped side A
2007006 - B1 - CRunout stamped side B
Netherlands
1985- Label and catalog number
- RAK 1A 006-20 0650 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2006507 - A1 - CRunout (Stamped) Side A
2006507 - B1 - CRunout (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 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 | Germany | RAK 1C K 060-20 0700 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Germany | RAK 1C K 060-20 0700 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | RAK 006-20 0650 7 / RAK 200650 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Netherlands | RAK 1A 006-20 0650 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | RAK RAK 383First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | RAK 12 RAK 383First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | Germany | RAK 1C 006-20 0650 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | RAK 2006507First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | RAK 12 RAK 38912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | RAK RAK 3897", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AIrresistible
- BSuch Is Life
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Irresistible are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Irresistible are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Irresistible first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Germany, Portugal, Netherlands. One of them is RAK RAK 383.
How do I tell if my copy of Irresistible is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RAK 383, 12 RAK 383, 1C 006-20 0650 7, 2006507) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RAK 383 A-3U-1-1-2 Penthouse and RAK 383 B-1-1-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Irresistible 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.
