UK
March 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury YELLO 312Mercury 872 945-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
YELLO 312A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
YELLO 312B-2U-1-1Side B stamped
TOWNHOUSESides A and B etched
YelloOf Course I'm Lying
Vinyl pressings
Of Course I'm Lying
by Yello · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesElectroSynth-popElectronic
Of Course I'm Lying 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 Of Course I'm Lying
10 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Europe
March 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 749-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
872 749 -1 1Y 1 K TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, variant 1
872 749 -1 2Y 1 F TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, variant 1
872 749 -1 1Y 1 L TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A, variant 2
872 749 -1 2Y 1 E TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B, variant 2
UK & Europe
March 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury YELLO 312Mercury 872 945-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · 1/2
- Runout / matrix
TᴏᴡɴHᴏᴜsᴇSides A & B, etched
YELLO 312 A - 1U - 1 - 1Side A, stamped variant 1
YELLO 312 B - 2U - 1 - 1Side B, stamped variant 1
YELLO 312 A - 2U - 1 - 1Side A, stamped variant 2
UK & Europe
March 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury YELLO 3Mercury 872 944-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE YELLO 3A-2U-1-1Runout side A
YELLO 3B-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
UK & Europe
March 23, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury YELLO 3Mercury 872 944-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection-moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
TOWNHOUSE YELLO 3A - 2U - 1 - Q1Runout side A
YELLO 3B - 1U - 1 - Q1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
YELLO 3ALabel side A
YELLO 3BLabel side B
Europe
March 30, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 748-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
872748-7 1W 1 B TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side A
872748-7 2W 1 B TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 872 748-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 872 749-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury YELLO 322 / Mercury 872 947-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury YELLO 312 / Mercury 874 177-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 872 749-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury YELLO 312 / Mercury 872 945-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury YELLO 312 / Mercury 872 945-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury YELLO 3 / Mercury 872 944-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury YELLO 3 / Mercury 872 944-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 872 748-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Of Course I'm Lying3:48
- A2Oh Yeah (Dance Mix)5:09
- The Yello Metropolitan Mixdown 1989 Part I
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Of Course I'm Lying are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Of Course I'm Lying are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Of Course I'm Lying first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe, UK & Europe, Australasia. One of them is Mercury YELLO 312, released March 23, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Of Course I'm Lying is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YELLO 312, 872 749-1, YELLO 3, 872 748-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YELLO 312A-1U-1-1 and YELLO 312B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Of Course I'm Lying 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.
