Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609-755Arista 609 755
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
609-755-ALabel Side A
609-755-BLabel Side B
The MontellasStop Talking (Extended)
Vinyl pressings
Stop Talking (Extended)
by The Montellas · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Stop Talking (Extended) 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 Stop Talking (Extended)
12 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.
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109-755Arista 109 755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
109-755-ALabel Side A
109-755-BLabel Side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 755
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
609755-A--3 1 TOWNHOUSE DMM REGIMENTAL ARunout side A
609755-B-3 8 TOWNHOUSE DMM ALL BOUGHT & PAID FOR ! DRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 755
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 109 755
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Arista 609 755 DJ
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Arista TDS 455First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Australia | Arista 104872First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista 609-755 / Arista 609 755First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Arista 109-755 / Arista 109 755First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Arista 109 755First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Arista 609 755First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Arista 109 755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 154First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 609 755First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 609 755 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 609 755First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Arista 109 755First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AStop Talking (Extended)6:35
- B1Gone Searching4:37
- B2Better The Devil5:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stop Talking (Extended) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Stop Talking (Extended) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Stop Talking (Extended) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Arista 609-755.
How do I tell if my copy of Stop Talking (Extended) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609-755, 109-755, 609 755, 109 755) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 609-755-A and 609-755-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Stop Talking (Extended) 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.
