Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 3861Epic A 3861
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 01-3861-1A-1 ARunout side A
NL 01-3861-1B-1 ARunout side B
01-003861-1Label side A
01-003861-2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Talking In Your Sleep
by The Romantics · 1983
37 pressings19 countriesPower PopNew WavePop RockRock
Talking In Your Sleep was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Talking In Your Sleep
36 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 19 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12-3861Epic A 12-3861
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
11-3861-1A-1 A NLRunout side A stamped
11-3861-1B-1 A NLRunout side B stamped
11-003861-1Label side A
11-003861-2Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic TA 4118
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic A4118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records 4Z9 04203
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P º XSS 171451-1A STERLING JTRunout side A
P º XSS 171452-1A 1 STERLING JTRunout side B
XSS 171451Label side A
XSS 171452Label side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Nemperor Records ZS4 04135
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P ZS-4-04135-3-AB Criteria MFA-side runout, variant 1
P ZS-4-04135-4-AB Criteria MFB-side runout, variant 1
P ZS-4-04135-3-AA Criteria MFA-side runout, variant 2
P ZS-4-04135-4-AB Criteria MFB-side runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s37 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 917 / Nemperor Records ES 917First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 12086First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 917 / Nemperor Records ES 917First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ES 12086First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Epic 46596First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Nemperor Records ZS4 04135First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Nemperor Records 12EXP 04203First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Costa Rica | Epic 7045426First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 3861 / Epic A 3861First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-3861 / Epic A 12-3861First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Epic EPC A 3861 / Epic A 3861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Epic EPC A 3861 / Epic A 3861First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony AAP 137First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Epic EPCA 3861First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Nemperor Records 07SP 771First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ATalking In Your Sleep3:54
- BRock You Up3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Talking In Your Sleep are there?
37 vinyl pressings of Talking In Your Sleep are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1983 and 1988.
When was Talking In Your Sleep first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 3861.
How do I tell if my copy of Talking In Your Sleep is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 3861, EPCA 12-3861, TA 4118, A4118) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 01-3861-1A-1 A and NL 01-3861-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Talking In Your Sleep 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.
