UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 A-2U 5 1Runout side A
WIP 6601 B-1U G 1Runout side B
WIP 6601-ALabel side A
WIP 6601-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
11 O'Clock Tick Tock
by U2 · 1980
28 pressings3 countriesAlternative RockRock
11 O'Clock Tick Tock 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 11 O'Clock Tick Tock
13 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 2 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
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 A-2U 7 1Runout side A
WIP 6601 B-1U 7 1Runout side B
WIP 6601-ALabel side A
WIP 6601-BLabel side B
UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 A-2U 4 1Runout side A
WIP 6601 B-1U 9 1Runout side B
WIP 6601-ALabel side A
WIP 6601-BLabel side B
UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 A-2URunout side A
WIP 6601 B-1URunout side B
WIP 6601-ALabel side A
WIP 6601-BLabel side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid labels
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 - A2 TB(intertwined)Runout Side A etched
WIP 6601 - B2 TB(intertwined)Runout Side B etched
WIP 6601-ALabel Side A
WIP 6601-BLabel Side B
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Push-out Centre
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6601 A-2U 1 7Stamped Side A
WIP 6601 B-1U 1 0Stamped Side B
WIP 6601-ALabel Side A
WIP 6601-BLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 8687First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 8687First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 8687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6601First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 66017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 86877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Worldwide | Island Records 0846180 / UMC 084618012", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | CBS S CBS 86877", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Island Records WIP 66017", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| ? | UK | Island Records WIP 66017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A11 O'Clock Tick Tock3:45
- BTouch3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 11 O'Clock Tick Tock are there?
28 vinyl pressings of 11 O'Clock Tick Tock are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 2020.
When was 11 O'Clock Tick Tock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Ireland. One of them is Island Records WIP 6601, released May 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of 11 O'Clock Tick Tock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6601, S CBS 8687) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WIP 6601 A-2U 5 1 and WIP 6601 B-1U G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 11 O'Clock Tick Tock 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.
