US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING p ZSS-167255-1BA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING Z̶S̶S̶-̶1̶6̶7̶2̶2̶6̶-̶1̶A̶ p ZSS-167226-1AB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 167255A-Side Label
ZSS 167226B-Side Label
Tommy TutoneAngel Say No
Vinyl pressings
Angel Say No
by Tommy Tutone · 1980
13 pressings8 countriesPower PopRock
Angel Say No was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Angel Say No
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING T ZSS-167255-1C TIIrunout A, etched [stamped: STERLING]
ZSS-167226-1C STERLING TII Trunout B, etched [stamped: STERLING]
ZSS 167255label A
ZSS 167226label B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11278
- Format
- 7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS 16725 1B STERLINGRunouts
ZSS 167255Labels
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11278
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZSS∙ 167255-1E S1 STERLINGRunout both sides, etched ('STERLING' stamped)
ZSS 167255Label both sides
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
July 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8734
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-8734-A1Side A Runout Etched
CBS-S-8734-B1Side B Runout Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS BA 222690First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | Columbia 1-11278First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS 8734 / CBS CBS 8734First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222690First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 5100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS CBS 8734First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 8734First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Columbia 1-11278First year7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Styrene, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia 1-11278First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | US | Columbia 1-11278First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia 1-11278First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 8734First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS BA 2226907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAngel Say No3:10
- BThe Blame3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Angel Say No are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Angel Say No are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Angel Say No first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia 1-11278.
How do I tell if my copy of Angel Say No is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-11278, S CBS 8734, 8734, BA 222690) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING p ZSS-167255-1B and STERLING Z̶S̶S̶-̶1̶6̶7̶2̶2̶6̶-̶1̶A̶ p ZSS-167226-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Angel 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.
