Europe
April 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT40510
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B - 4437 A - 1/ 3 - 86 S86 SRunout side A
DMB - 4437 B - 1/ 3 - 86 SRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Right Between The Eyes
by Wax · 1986
35 pressings15 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Right Between The Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Right Between The Eyes
34 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 14 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.
Europe
April 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB40509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS B-4436 A-173-86 S IRunout side A, variant 1
DM DS B-4436 B-173-86 S IRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS B-4436 A-1/3-86 S IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM DS B-4436 B-1/3-86 SRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT40510
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
April 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT40510
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT-40510A-1 5 VRunout, side A
PT-40510B-1 5 VRunout, side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB40509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PB-40509-A2
PB 40509 B1
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA RITE 1RCA PB40509
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RITE I A2
RITE I B1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | RCA Victor 104524First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Brazil | RCA Victor 100.7005 / RCA Victor 1007005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Brazil | RCA Victor 990.0082First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA PB-14306First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA Victor PD-14310First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1125 / RCA PT-40510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | RCA 123-1125 / RCA PT-40510First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT40510First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | RCA PB 40509First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-1024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-1024First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Peru | RCA 01.44.710.219First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | RCA RCS-30001 / RCA PB-14306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polygram Discos SARL PT40510First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Spain | RCA PT-40510First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Bolivia | RCA Victor RS - 22537", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARight Between The Eyes4:05
- BOnly A Visitor4:57
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Right Between The Eyes are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Right Between The Eyes are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Right Between The Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, US, New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA PT40510, released April 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Right Between The Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT40510, PB40509, RITE 1, PD-14310) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM B - 4437 A - 1/ 3 - 86 S86 S and DMB - 4437 B - 1/ 3 - 86 S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Right Between The Eyes 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.
