UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN 32-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
The Ward BrothersWhy Do You Run?
Vinyl pressings
Why Do You Run?
by The Ward Brothers · 1986
12 pressings5 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Why Do You Run? 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 Why Do You Run?
9 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 4 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN 32
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SIREN 32 A-1U-1- 1 → 1 BILBO TAPE ONERunout stamped/etched side A
SIREN 32 B-1U-1- 1 → x1 BILBO TAPE ONERunout stamped/etched side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN 32-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Siren SIREN 32-12 DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SIREN 3212 A-1U-1- 1-Stamped runout, side A variant 1
SIREN 3212 B-1U-1-1-10Stamped runout, side B variant 1
SIREN 3212 A-1U-1- 1 1Stamped runout, side A variant 2
SIREN 3212 B-1U-1-1-1 1Stamped runout, side B variant 12
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2928Siren AM-2928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A7M-AM-02928-A C-2 G2Runout side A, etched
A7M-AM-02928-B C-- G1Runout side B, etched
AM-02928-ALabel side A
AM-02928-BLabel side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2928
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Virgin 90325First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Virgin 80305First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Siren VIN 45233 / Virgin VIN 45233First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN 32-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN 32-12 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN 32First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Siren SIREN 32-12First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2928 / Siren AM-2928First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Siren SIREN 32-1312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Virgin SIREN 327", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Australia | Virgin SIREN 321212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AWhy Do You Run (U.S. Mix)
- B1Why Do You Run
- B2Madness Of It All (Was Once Was And Still Is Instrumental Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Why Do You Run? are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Why Do You Run? are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Why Do You Run? first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, France, Italy. One of them is Siren SIREN 32-12.
How do I tell if my copy of Why Do You Run? is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SIREN 32-12, SIREN 32, SIREN 32-12 DJ, AM-2928) 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 Why Do You Run? 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.