UK
September 19, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6189
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
R 6189 A-1-1-2 DSide A runout
R 6189 B-1-1-1 DSide B runout
R 6189ASide A label
R 6189BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
I Believe In You
by Talk Talk · 1988
16 pressings6 countriesArt RockJazzRock
I Believe In You was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Believe In You
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 19, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6189Parlophone 12 R6189
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12R 6189ASide A
12R 6189BSide B
12 R 6189 A-1-1-1 DSide A Run-Out Groove Etching
12 R 6189 B-1-1-1 DSide B Run-Out Groove Etching
UK
September 19, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R 6189
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
R 6189 A-1-1-Q4Side A runout
R 6189 B-1-1-Q2Side B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone RDJ 6189
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
France
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 2028957
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
September 1988- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 2028966
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | EMI-Manhattan Records SPRO 373First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 20 2896 6 / EMI 20 2896 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Parlophone 006-20 2895 7 / Parlophone 006-20 2895 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 202896612", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2028957First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 06 2028957First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Parlophone 14 2028966First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Parlophone 006-20 2895 7 / EMI 006-20 2895 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Parlophone 052 20 2896 6 / EMI 052-2028966First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | Parlophone 006-20 2895 7 / EMI 006-20 2895 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone RDJ 6189First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2028957First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Parlophone 2028966First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone R 6189First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6189 / Parlophone 12 R6189First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AI Believe In You (Edited Version)3:40
- BJohn Cope4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Believe In You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of I Believe In You are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was I Believe In You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, France, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Parlophone R 6189, released September 19, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of I Believe In You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R 6189, 12R 6189, RDJ 6189, 2028957) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R 6189 A-1-1-2 D and R 6189 B-1-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Believe In You 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.
