US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Thom/Tay Records T/T 1027
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Thomas & TaylorYou Can't Blame Love
Vinyl pressings
You Can't Blame Love
by Thomas & Taylor · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesSynth-popFunk / Soul
You Can't Blame Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 You Can't Blame Love
2 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Thom/Tay Records T/T 1021
- Format
- 7", Promo
- Runout / matrix
TT1021A REtched Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Thom/Tay Records T/T 1027First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | Thom/Tay Records T/T 1021First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 33112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 3317" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 123 / Chrysalis COOLX 12312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLR 12312" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOL 1237", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Cooltempo COOLX 12312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Ichiban Records ICH 87-1147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Ichiban Records ICH 12-11412", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AYou Can't Blame Love (Radio Version)4:55
- BWe Need Company3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Can't Blame Love are there?
10 vinyl pressings of You Can't Blame Love are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was You Can't Blame Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Thom/Tay Records T/T 1027.
How do I tell if my copy of You Can't Blame Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T/T 1027, T/T 1021) 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 You Can't Blame Love 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.