US
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
P(AP) ZSS-175597 1A MASTERDISK BKA Side Runout
ZSS 175597A Side Label
ZSS 175598B Side Label
P(AP) ZSS-175598 1A MASTERDISK BK
'Til TuesdayComing Up Close
Vinyl pressings
Coming Up Close
by 'Til Tuesday · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockRockPop
Coming Up Close 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 Coming Up Close
7 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-175597-1C G MASTERDISK BK A-3A Side Runout
ZSS-175598-1C G1 MASTERDISK BK A-2B Side Runout
ZSS 175597A Side Label
ZSS 175598B Side Label
US
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-06571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 17597-1A MASTERDISK BK P(AP)Side A Runout
ZSS 17597-1B MASTERDISK BK (AP)Side B Runout
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2577
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Canada
December 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 06571
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Japan
December 21, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07・5P-452
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Epic EAS 2577First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Epic 34 06571First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06571First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06571First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Epic 34-06571First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-452First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-452First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650323 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 650323 6 / Epic 650323 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | New Zealand | Epic 650323-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 650323 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AComing Up Close4:08
- BAngels Never Call3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Coming Up Close are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Coming Up Close are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Coming Up Close first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Canada, Japan. One of them is Epic 34-06571, released December 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Coming Up Close is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-06571, EAS 2577, 34 06571, 07・5P-452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P(AP) ZSS-175597 1A MASTERDISK BK and ZSS 175597. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Coming Up Close 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.
