Japan
November 1, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 7DM 0170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 〄 7DM-0170A 111+VRunout A
7DM-0170B 111+Runout B
7DM 0170ALabel A
7DM 0170BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
It Didn't Matter
by The Style Council · 1986
29 pressings12 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
It Didn't Matter 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 It Didn't Matter
4 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
November 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 13MM 7040
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
13MM 7040 A 11 **Stamped A
13MM 7040 B 111 *Stamped B
13MM 7040ALabel A
13MM 7040BLabel A
Japan
November 1, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 7DM 0170
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7DM 0170ALabel A
7DM 0170BLabel B
Japan
November 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 13MM 7040
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
13MM 7040 A 11 **Stamped A
13MM 7040 B 111 *Stamped B
13MM 7040ALabel A
13MM 7040BLabel A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0170First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 7040First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 7040First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885 492-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 492-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor DJP 21812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor TSCX 1212", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 492-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 492-1 POL 12212", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 492-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Ireland | Polydor TSC 127", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 492-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 492-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 492-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIt Didn't Matter5:48
- B1Who Will Buy2:43
- B2It Didn't Matter (Instrumental)4:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of It Didn't Matter are there?
29 vinyl pressings of It Didn't Matter are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was It Didn't Matter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Japan. One of them is Polydor 7DM 0170, released November 1, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of It Didn't Matter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7DM 0170, 13MM 7040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 〄 7DM-0170A 111+V and 7DM-0170B 111+. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is It Didn't Matter 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.
