UK
February 1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 5Arista SYL 5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SYL 5 A - 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 6 ARUNSide A
SYL 5 B - 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 5Side B
The Lotus EatersIt Hurts
Vinyl pressings
It Hurts
by The Lotus Eaters · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesNew WaveRockPop
It Hurts 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 It Hurts
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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
February 1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 125Arista SYL 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
SYL 125 A//1∇420 R 1 1 3 ARUNSide A
SYL 125 B//1∇420 R 1 1 3Side B
FS 5 A//1∇420 T 1 1 5 POUNDA TA1PESide C
FS 5 A//1∇420 T 1 1 2Side D
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 125Arista SYL 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SYL 125 A//1∇420 R 1 1 3 ARUNSide A runout, stamped, etched
SYL 125 B//1∇420 R 1 1 3Side B runout, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 225
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 5Arista SYL 5
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
SYL 5 // A 1 420 RSide A
SYL 5 // B 1 420 RSide B
FS 5 // A 1 420 TSide C
FS 5 // B 1 420 TSide D
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Sylvan Records SYL 125
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SYL 125 A//1∇420 R 1 1 1 ARUNA, stamped, etched
SYL 125 B//1∇420 R 1 1 1B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 601 655 / Sylvan Records 601 655First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Arista 107 194 / Sylvan Records 107 194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Arista ARS 37125First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 8417First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista A 107 194First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Arista F 601655First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 125 / Arista SYL 125First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 225First year12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 5 / Arista SYL 5First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 125First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 5 / Arista SYL 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Sylvan Records SYL 125 / Arista SYL 125First year12", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AIt Hurts (There Must Be A Taste Of Murder In It)6:05
- B1The Evidence3:06
- B2It Hurts (Seven Inch Version) (Prestissimo)2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Hurts are there?
12 vinyl pressings of It Hurts are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was It Hurts first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe, Italy, Scandinavia and more. One of them is Sylvan Records SYL 5, released February 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of It Hurts is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SYL 5, SYL 125, SYL 225, 601 655) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SYL 5 A - 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 6 ARUN and SYL 5 B - 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Hurts 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.
