Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655980 6CBS CBS 655980 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 655980 20 1A1Runout, Side A
01 655980 20 1B1Runout, Side B
01-655980-20-1Label, Side A
01-655980-20-2Label, Side B
The ChimesI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
Vinyl pressings
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
by The Chimes · 1990
14 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesElectronicFunk / SoulPop
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 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 Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
14 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655980 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 655980 00 1A1Runout side A, variant 1
01 655980 00 1B1Runout side B, variant 1
01 655980 00 1A1 ARunout side A, variant 2
01 655980 00 1B1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
May 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM QT1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHIMQT.1 A1 CRunout side A, variant 1
CHIMQT.1 B1Runout side B, variant 1
CHIMQT.1 A1 4Runout side A, variant 2
CHIMQT.1 B1 1 ARunout side B, variant 2
UK
May 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM T1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHIM-T1-A1 C (on side)Side A runout etched
CHIM-T1-B1Side B runout etched
CHIM T1ASide A label
CHIM T1BSide B label
UK
May 1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS CHIM 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CHIM-1-A1 AA-side runout variant 1
CHIM-1-B1 AB-side runout variant 1
CHIM - 1 - A1 AA-side runout variant 2
CHIM 1 B2 AB-side runout variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- CBS XPR 1523
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655980 6 / CBS CBS 655980 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | CBS 655980 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Mexico | CBS PR-95222First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655980 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS 655980 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2440First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS XPR 1523First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | CBS CAS 2056First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655980 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655980 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM QT1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM T1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS CHIM 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Australia | CBS 655980 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AI Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Boom Mix)5:33
- B1I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Manasseh Mix)5:27
- B2I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (Boom Dub Mix)5:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For are there?
14 vinyl pressings of I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is CBS 655980 6.
How do I tell if my copy of I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655980 6, 655980 7, CHIM QT1, CHIM T1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 655980 20 1A1 and 01 655980 20 1B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For 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.
