UK
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute MUTE 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MUTE-87-A-1 The ExchangeSide A Etched Run-out
MUTE-87-B-1 JONZSide B Etched Run-out
WireEardrum Buzz
Vinyl pressings
Eardrum Buzz
by Wire · 1989
15 pressings6 countriesNew WaveExperimentalElectronicRock
Eardrum Buzz was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Eardrum Buzz
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 87
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE-87-A-1 The ExchangeSide A Runout Groove Hand-Etched
12 MUTE-87-B-1 JONZSide B Runout Groove Hand-Etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12MUTE87Mute L12 MUTE 87
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
L 12 MUTE 87 A1 The Exchange E PR-ERunout side A
L 12 MUTE 87 B1 JoNZ C PR-ERunout side B
UK
April 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute Mute 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress · Clear
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 87
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 87Mute 7 75520-0
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SRC 7-75520-0-A G-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL E 1-2 SPAR B-35123-G1 ∆24836 0-1Runout Side A, etched ('SRC' and 'MASTERED BY CAPITOL' stamped)
SRC 7-75520-0-B G-1 B-35124-G1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL E ∆24836-X O-Runout Side B, etched ('SRC' and 'MASTERED BY CAPITOL' stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | Mute MUTE 124687First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Mute MUTE 4687First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Mute 80454First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Mute 90519First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 87First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mute L12MUTE87 / Mute L12 MUTE 87First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 87First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mute 12 MUTE 87 / Mute 7 75520-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Enigma EPRO-201First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Mute 12 MUTE 87 / Enigma 7 75520-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mute INT 126.908 / Mute 12 MUTE 87First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Mute Mute 87First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | Mute MUTE 87First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Mute L12 MUTE 87 / Mute L 12 Mute 87First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AEardrum Buzz
- B1The Offer
- B2It's A Boy (Instrumental)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eardrum Buzz are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Eardrum Buzz are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Eardrum Buzz first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Germany, Belgium and more. One of them is Mute MUTE 87, released April 24, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Eardrum Buzz is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MUTE 87, 12 MUTE 87, L12MUTE87, Mute 87) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MUTE-87-A-1 The Exchange and MUTE-87-B-1 JONZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eardrum Buzz 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.
