UK
September 7, 1987- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TEN 186
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TEN 186 A-1U-1-1-1 DStamped runout A
TOWN HOUSE DMMEtched runout A
TEN 186 B-1U-1-1-1 DDStamped runout B
TOWN HOUSE DMMEtched runout B
Vinyl pressings
The Promise
by When In Rome · 1987
36 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The Promise was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Promise
6 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TEN T 186
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TENT 186 A-1U-1-1- TOWN HOUSE DMM DDSide A runout, stamped / etched
TENT 186 B-1U-1-1- TOWN HOUSE DMM DDSide B runout, stamped / etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records TENT 186
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
TENT 186 A-1U-1-1- DDSide A
TENT 186 B-1U-1-1- DDSide B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 90364
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- 10 Records 609 424-213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 609424 A 18-87
Italy
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VIN 4525210 Records VIN 45252
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VIN 45252/ALabel side A
VIN 45252/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 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | France | 10 Records 90364First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | 10 Records 609 424-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45252 / 10 Records VIN 45252First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | 10 Records TEN T 186First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | 10 Records TENT 186First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1987 | UK | 10 Records UK-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | UK | 10 Records TEN 186First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | 10 Records TEN 2447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | 10 Records TEN X 24412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | 10 Records VSX145412" | 12" |
| 1988 | Canada | 10 Records VS1454 / Virgin Records Canada VS 14547", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | 10 Records VSX145412" | 12" |
| 1988 | Europe | 10 Records 111 823 / 10 Records 111 823-1007", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | 10 Records 611 82312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Germany | 10 Records 609 823-21312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Cleopatra CL058357", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Cleopatra CLO25187", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Cleopatra CLO583512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | 10 Records TENX 24412", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AThe Promise (The Ollie North Mix)
- B1The Promise (Dub)
- B2The Promise (7")
- B3Tonight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Promise are there?
36 vinyl pressings of The Promise are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 2025.
When was The Promise first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, France, Germany, Italy. One of them is 10 Records TEN 186, released September 7, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of The Promise is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TEN 186, TEN T 186, TENT 186, 90364) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TEN 186 A-1U-1-1-1 D and TOWN HOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Promise 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.