UK
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCX 16Polydor 887 712-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single
- Runout / matrix
TSCX 16 A-1U-1-1- SR2 DStamped A except SR2 etched
TSCX 16 B-1U-1-1- SR2 DStamped B except SR2 etched
Vinyl pressings
1|2|3|4 EP (How She Threw It All Away) (A Summer Quartet)
by The Style Council · 1988
17 pressings6 countriesPop RockElectronicRockPop
1|2|3|4 EP 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 1|2|3|4 EP
17 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.
UK
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 16Polydor 887 712-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TSC-16-A1 DAMONT BAZZARunout etched side A variant 1
TSC-16-B1 DAMONT 3Runout etched side B variant 1
TSC-16-A1 DAMONT BAZZA –Runout etched side A variant 2
TSC-16-B1 J DAMONT –Runout etched side B variant 2
UK
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 16Polydor 887 712-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single · Silver Injection Label
UK
July 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSC 16Polydor 887 712-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single · White Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
TSC-16-A-1U-1-1 BAZZARunout etched side A
TSC-16-B-1U-1-1Runout etched side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCX DJ 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor TSCDJ 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 887 712-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 887 712-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor EP 887 712-1 / Polydor 887 712-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Polydor DDI 3006First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSCX DJ 16First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSCDJ 16First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 887 753-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Polydor PRO 617-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Polydor 887 753-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSCX 16 / Polydor 887 712-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Single | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSC 16 / Polydor 887 712-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSC 16 / Polydor 887 712-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor TSC 16 / Polydor 887 712-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor TSCX 16 / Polydor 887 712-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 887 712-7 / Polydor TSC 16First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1How She Threw It All Away4:12
- A2Love The First Time3:40
- B1Long Hot Summer (Tom Mix)5:31
- B2I Do Like To Be B-Side The A-Side4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 1|2|3|4 EP are there?
17 vinyl pressings of 1|2|3|4 EP are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was 1|2|3|4 EP first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor TSCX 16, released July 11, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of 1|2|3|4 EP is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TSCX 16, TSC 16, TSCX DJ 16, TSCDJ 16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TSCX 16 A-1U-1-1- SR2 D and TSCX 16 B-1U-1-1- SR2 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 1|2|3|4 EP 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.
