US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04935
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-174418-1C G1A-Side Runout Groove
ZSS-174419-1CX G1 A2B-Side Runout Groove
ZSS 174418A-Side Label
ZSS 174419B-Side Label
'Til TuesdayLooking Over My Shoulder
Vinyl pressings
Looking Over My Shoulder
by 'Til Tuesday · 1985
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Looking Over My Shoulder 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 Looking Over My Shoulder
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 2104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
P (A) XSM-174479-1A MASTERDISKRunout side A
P (A) XSM-174478-1B MASTERDISK RLRunout side B
XSM 174479Label side A
XSM 174478Label side B
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34-04935
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS-174418-1A G1 RL PRunout
ZSS 174418Label
Japan
August 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 07 5P-374
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 1057
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 04935
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1057First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Epic ES 1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 12CDN-212First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Epic 34 04935First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Epic EN 5892First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-04935First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Epic EAS 2104First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Epic 34-04935First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Epic 07 5P-374First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALooking Over My Shoulder (Single Mix)3:50
- BDon't Watch Me Bleed3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Looking Over My Shoulder are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Looking Over My Shoulder are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Looking Over My Shoulder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic 34-04935.
How do I tell if my copy of Looking Over My Shoulder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 34-04935, EAS 2104, 07 5P-374, ES 1057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS-174418-1C G1 and ZSS-174419-1CX G1 A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Looking Over My Shoulder 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.
