US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0-20853Reprise Records 9 20853-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · SP Pressing
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Vinyl pressings
Strange But True
by Times Two · 1988
21 pressings9 countriesDance-popElectronicPop
Strange But True was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Strange But True
21 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27998Reprise Records 9 27998-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
7-27998-A-SH2 FUTUREDISC R-19585-SH2 △19398 1-1A Side
7-27998-B-SH2 R-19586-SH2 △19398-X 1-1B Side
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27998
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-27998-A SR-1 future disc 1-1A-Side Runout Etching
SRC 7-27998-B-SR-1 future disc 1-1B-Side Runout Etching
7-27998-AA-Side Label
7-27998-BB-Side Label
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0-20853Reprise Records 9 20853-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · AR Pressing
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 7-27998
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · SRC
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records 0-20853Reprise Records 9 20853-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
0-20853-A-SH1 FUTURE DISC Q B-30176-SH1 △19387 1-1side 1
0-20853-A-SH1 FUTURE DISC Q B-30177-SH1 △19387-X 1-1side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Reprise Records 0-20853First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Reprise Records 7-27998First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Bolivia | WEA WS - 2033First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 79987First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Reprise Records 92 79987First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Reprise Records 920 853-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Reprise Records 927 998-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Reprise Records 927 998-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | Reprise Records P-2370First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records DS 161First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records WB-77-618First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Warner Bros. Records WBS 536First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Reprise Records W 7998 TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Reprise Records W7998 / Reprise Records 927 998-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Reprise Records 0-20853 / Reprise Records 9 20853-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AStrange But True (12" Vocal Remix)6:49
- B1Strange But True (Dub)6:55
- B2Come Over (Non-LP Track)3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strange But True are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Strange But True are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Strange But True first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Bolivia and more. One of them is Reprise Records 0-20853.
How do I tell if my copy of Strange But True is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-20853, 7-27998, 7-27998-DJ, W 7998 T) 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 Strange But True 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.