UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 1112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IDEA 1112 A//2▽420 R 11 1Side A runout area
IDEA 1112 B//2▽420 R 11 1Side B runout area
Vinyl pressings
I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)
by Tears For Fears · 1985
30 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) 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 I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)
28 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
- Mercury IDEA 1111Mercury PLUS 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IDEA 1111 A // 1▽420 R 11 1Record 1, Side A, runout, variant 1
IDEA 1111 B // 1▽420 R 11 1Record 1, Side B, runout, variant 1
PLUS 11 A // 2▽420 R 11 2Record 2, Side A, runout, variant 1
PLUS 11 B // 1▽420 R 11 2Record 2, Side B, runout, variant 1
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 1110
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IDEA + 1110 + A1 ORLAKESide A runout area
IDEA + 1110 + B2 ORLAKESide B runout area
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 11
- Format
- 7" · Paper labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 11
- Format
- 7" · Silver Injection Labels
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury IDEA 11
- Format
- 7", Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 30 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Mercury 884 154-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Mercury 884 235-7 / Mercury 884 235-7QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury IDEA 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 884154-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 884 154-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-768 / Mercury 884 154-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Mercury IDEA 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Mercury 884 154-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 1112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 1111 / Mercury PLUS 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 1110First year10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 11First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 11First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 11First year7", Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury IDEA 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Mercury 884 154-77" | 7" |
Tracklist
- AI Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording)4:39
- BSea Song3:50
- CI Believe5:03
- DShout (Dub Version)6:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) are there?
30 vinyl pressings of I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Germany, Netherlands, Australasia and more. One of them is Mercury IDEA 1112.
How do I tell if my copy of I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IDEA 1112, IDEA 1111, IDEA 1110, IDEA 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IDEA 1112 A//2▽420 R 11 1 and IDEA 1112 B//2▽420 R 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Believe (A Soulful Re-Recording) 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.
