UK & Europe
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TCB 1Fontana 870 666-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TCB 1 A -1U-1- 1 JARunout stamped side A
TCB 1 B -2U-1- 1Runout stamped side B
Tom Tom ClubDon't Say No
Vinyl pressings
Don't Say No
by Tom Tom Club · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesIndie RockRock
Don't Say No 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 Don't Say No
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK & Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 870 696-1Fontana TCBXR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TCBXR+I+A₃ JA ORLAKESide A
TCBXR+I+B₃ ORLAKESide B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TCBX 112Fontana 870 666-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TCBX 112 A-2U-1-1 JASide A variant 1
TCBX 112 A-1U-1-1 JASide A variant 2
TCBX 11[2]2 B-1U-1-1Side B variant 1
TCBX 112 B-AU-1-1Side B variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram TCBXR DJ 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TCBXDJ 112
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
September 12, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Fontana TCB 1Fontana 870 666-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
870 666 7 S1=1 ℗1988 670 07Runout side A
870 666 7 S2=1 ℗1988 670 07Runout side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 870 666-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 870 666-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Fontana 870 666-1 / Fontana TCBX 112First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | fontana 870 666-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram TCBXR DJ 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Fontana TCBX 112 / Fontana 870 666-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Fontana TCBXDJ 112First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Fontana 870 696-1 / Fontana TCBXR 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Fontana TCB 1 / Fontana 870 666-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Fontana TCB 1 / Fontana 870 666-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Say No
- BDevil, Does Your Dog Bite?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Say No are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Don't Say No are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Don't Say No first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK & Europe, UK, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is Fontana TCB 1, released September 12, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Say No is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TCB 1, 870 696-1, TCBX 112, TCBXR DJ 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TCB 1 A -1U-1- 1 JA and TCB 1 B -2U-1- 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Say No 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.
