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Especially For You

by The Smithereens · 1986

25 pressings14 countriesAlternative RockIndie RockRock

Especially For You was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Especially For You

17 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.

US

1986
Label and catalog number
Enigma ST-73208
Format
LP, Album · Allied Pressing
Runout / matrix

ST-1-73208-G1 B-24047 ∆13032 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ERunout side A, var. 1

ST-2-73208 G-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-24048-G3 ∆13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL E 1-1Runout side B, var. 1

ST-1-73208-x̷̴̷x̷̴̷x̷̴̷ B-24047 ∆13032 7̷2̷1̷0̷0̷-̷1̷-̷A̷ G-1 S̷-̷1̷5̷6̷5̷7̴ 1- MASTERED BY CAPITOL D̷1̷-̷1̷Runout side A, var. 2

ST-2-73208 G-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-24048-G3 ∆13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-1Runout side B, var. 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Enigma ST-73208
Format
LP, Album, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
Runout / matrix

ST-1-73208 G1 B-24047 0-1 // △13032 AL-SP // G1Runout A etched

ST-2-73208 G-3 // ɑ B-24048 G3 △13032-X // 0-1 // AL-SPRunout B etched / ɑ stamped

73208-1-AMatrix A on label

73208-1-BMatrix B on label

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Enigma SEAX-73258
Format
LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Runout / matrix

SEAX-73258-A 7̷2̷1̷0̷0̷-̷1̷-̷A̷ G1 S̷-̷1̷5̷6̷5̷1̷ MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-15657-RE2 ?̷?̷-̷1̷ ̷S̷F̷-̷1̷-̷7̷3̷2̷0̷8̷-̷?̷1̷ B-24047 △13032 1-7Runout Side A, variant 1

SEAX-73258-B ̷S̷T̷-̷2̷-̷7̷3̷2̷0̷8̷ G3 MASTERED BY CAPITOL S-15658-RE-1 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-24048 △13032-X 1-3Runout Side B, variant 1

SEAX-73258-A △13032 S-15657-RE2 ̷7̷2̷1̷0̷0̷-̷1̷-̷A̷ G-1 ̷S̷-̷1̷5̷6̷5̷7̷ 1-7 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ̷R̷1̷-̷1̷ ̷S̷1̷-̷1̷-̷7̷3̷2̷0̷8̷ - ̷S̷9̷ B-24047Runout Side A, variant 2

SEAX-73258-B ̷S̷T̷-̷2̷-̷7̷3̷2̷0̷8̷ G-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-24048-G3 △13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL 1-3 S-15658-RE-1Runout Side B, variant 2

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US

1986
Label and catalog number
Enigma ST-73208
Format
LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
Runout / matrix

ST-1-73208-G̶1̶ ̶❀̶ ̶G̶1̶ G1 B-24047 0-1 △13032 AL-SP 7̶2̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶A̶ G-1 S̶-̶1̶5̶6̶5̶7̶ ̶1̶-̶ MASTERED BY CAPITOL ℇ D̶L̶-̶1̶Runout side A, variant 1

ST-2-73208 G-3 [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-24048-G3 △13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL ℇ 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1 SM1-1 AL-SPRunout side B, variant 1

ST-1-73208-G̶1̶ ̶x ̶G̶1̶ G1 B-24047 0-1SM1-2 △13032 AL-SP 7̶2̶1̶0̶0̶-̶1̶-̶A̶ G-1 S̶-̶1̶5̶6̶5̶7̶ ̶1̶-̶ MASTERED BY CAPITOL ℇ D̶L̶-̶1̶Runout side A, variant 2

ST-2-73208 G-3 [Allied "ɑ" logo] B-24048-G3 △13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL ℇ 1̶-̶2̶ 0-1 AL-SPRunout side B, variant 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 25 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s24 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1986AustraliaBig Time BT 7066First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986CanadaEnigma Canada ST-73208First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986CanadaEnigma Canada ST-73208First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc
1986CanadaEnigma Canada ST-573208LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1986FranceEnigma Europe 831277-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986GreeceEnigma Europe VG 50236 / Virgin VG 50236First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986ItalyEnigma 831 447-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986JapanEMI ALI-28015First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986JapanEnigma ALI-28015First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1986NetherlandsEnigma Europe 3208-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986PhilippinesEnigma ST-73208First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1986PortugalEnigma 3208-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986SpainDRO 4D-199First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USEnigma ST-73208First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USEnigma 7 73258-1First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc
All 24 pressings from the 1980s
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?USEnigma R-164050LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition

Tracklist

  1. A1Strangers When We Meet3:45
  2. A2Listen To Me Girl2:57
  3. A3Groovy Tuesday2:37
  4. A4Cigarette2:27
  5. A5I Don't Want To Lose You3:18
  6. A6Time And Time Again3:06
  7. B1Behind The Wall Of Sleep3:04
  8. B2In A Lonely Place4:04
  9. B3Blood And Roses3:35
  10. B4Crazy Mixed-Up Kid2:07
  11. B5Hand Of Glory2:40
  12. B6Alone At Midnight3:30

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Especially For You are there?

25 vinyl pressings of Especially For You are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.

When was Especially For You first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Enigma ST-73208.

How do I tell if my copy of Especially For You is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-73208, 7 73258-1, SEAX-73258, BT 7066) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-73208-G1 B-24047 ∆13032 G-1 1-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL E and ST-2-73208 G-3 [Allied 'ɑ' logo] B-24048-G3 ∆13032-X MASTERED BY CAPITOL E 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Especially For You 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.

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