UK
October 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTX 34Virgin YRTX 34
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Olive Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
YRTX 34 A-1U-1-1Runout, side A,stamped
YRTX 34 B-2U-1-1Runout, side B,stamped
Vinyl pressings
If Only I Could
by Sydney Youngblood · 1989
24 pressings10 countriesHouseElectronicPop
If Only I Could was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 If Only I Could
20 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 8 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRT 34
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YRT 34 A-1U-1-1Runout side A, stamped variant 1
YRT 34B-1U-1-1Runout side B, stamped variant 1
YRT 34A -2U-1-1Runout side A, stamped variant 2
YRT 34 B-2U-1-1Runout side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YRTX 34
- Format
- 12"
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 34 A-1U-1-Q3A side runout variant 1
YR 34 B-1U-1-Q3B side runout variant 1
YR 34 A-1U-1-Q2A side runout variant 2
YR 34 B-1U-1-Q3B side runout variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black paper labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 34 A-1U-1-1Side A runout variant 1
YR 34 B-1U-1-1Side B runout variant 1
YR 34 A-1U-1-1Side A runout variant 2
YR 34 B-2U-1-1Side B runout variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Circa YR 34
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · White Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
YR 34 A-1U-1-1Side A runout
YR 34 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Circa YRT 34First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Circa YR-34First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Circa 112 493 / Virgin 112 493First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Circa YRTX 34 / Virgin 612 707First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 493 / Circa 612 493First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Circa 112 493 / Virgin 112 493First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Circa 90553 / Virgin 90553First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Circa 80492 / Virgin 80492First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Circa 612 49312", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | Circa VG 2154 Z / Virgin VG 2154 ZFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Circa YRTX 34 / Virgin YRTX 34First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Italy | Circa YR 34 / Virgin YRTX 34First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRT 34First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRTX 34First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Circa YRTPR 34First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 07412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 0747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Arista ADP-2147 / Circa ADP-214712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AIf Only I Could3:30
- BSpooky (Instrumental)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If Only I Could are there?
24 vinyl pressings of If Only I Could are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was If Only I Could first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Circa YRTX 34, released October 4, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of If Only I Could is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YRTX 34, YRT 34, YR 34, YRTPR 34) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YRTX 34 A-1U-1-1 and YRTX 34 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If Only I Could 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.