UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 42586
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The SilencersThe Real McCoy
Vinyl pressings
The Real McCoy
by The Silencers · 1988
14 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
The Real McCoy 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 The Real McCoy
3 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
- RCA JB 42585
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
JB 42585-A1Side A
PB 42585-A1Side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 42586
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | RCA JB 42585First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Europe | RCA PT 42586First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | RCA PT 42586First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA JB 425857", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | RCA PB42585 / RCA PB 425857", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | RCA PT 4258612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | RCA PT 4258612" | 12" |
| 1989 | Mexico | RCA RX-6857", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PB 425857", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | RCA PT 4258612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | RCA PB 425857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | RCA PB 425857", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | RCA HUSH 47", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1050077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1The Real McCoy6:14
- A2White Car Nation4:16
- B1Gods Gift5:44
- B2Blood Rosary3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Real McCoy are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Real McCoy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was The Real McCoy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is RCA PT 42586.
How do I tell if my copy of The Real McCoy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 42586, JB 42585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Real McCoy 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.
