UK
March 19, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 43
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YR 43 A-2U-1- 1Runout stamped side A
YR 43 B-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side B
YR 43ALabel side A
YR 43BLabel side B
Sydney YoungbloodI'd Rather Go Blind
Vinyl pressings
I'd Rather Go Blind
by Sydney Youngblood · 1990
16 pressings5 countriesDowntempoUK Street SoulSwingbeatBalearic
I'd Rather Go Blind was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 I'd Rather Go Blind
16 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
UK
March 19, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 43
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 43 A-1U-1-Q3Runout stamped side A
YR 43 B-2U-1- Q23(2 is scratched out)Runout stamped side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 43
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRP 43
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition · Boxed set with 3 prints
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 43
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Arista AD-2056Circa AD-2056
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
AD 2056 SA DMM-SP SP1-2 DMS ¢Runout side A etched
AD 2056 SB DMM-SP SP1-1Runout side B etched
AD-2056-SALabel side A
AD-2056-SBLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Circa YRT 43First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Circa YR 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Europe | Circa YR 43 / Virgin 113 122First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Virgin 613 122 / Virgin 613 122-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRT 43First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRTPR 43First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRP 43First year7", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YRT 43First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1990 | US | Arista AD-2056 / Circa AD-2056First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-2055 / Circa AS-2055First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | Arista ADP-2128First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | US | Arista AD-2056 / Circa AD-2056First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | US | Arista AS-2055 / Circa AS-2055First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YR 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Circa YR 43First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AI'd Rather Go Blind
- B1No Lies (The Truth Mix)
- B2Could It Be I'm In Love (The Fresh Remix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I'd Rather Go Blind are there?
16 vinyl pressings of I'd Rather Go Blind are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was I'd Rather Go Blind first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Circa YR 43, released March 19, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of I'd Rather Go Blind is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YR 43, YRT 43, YRP 43, YRT 43) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YR 43 A-2U-1- 1 and YR 43 B-1U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I'd Rather Go Blind 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.
