UK
April 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 33
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE · T 33 AI BilBo Tape OneRunouts Side A
JIVE · T 33 BI BilBo Tape OneRunouts Side B
JIVE T 33A*Label Side A
JIVE T 33B*Label Side B
Vinyl pressings
Nightmares
by A Flock Of Seagulls · 1983
18 pressings8 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Nightmares was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Nightmares
16 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
April 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 33
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JIVE·33 A2 BilBo.TAPE OneRunout Side A
JIVE·33-BI BilBo.TAPEOneRunout Side B
JIVE 33A*Label Side A
JIVE 33B*Label Side B
UK
April 29, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive Jive P 33
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
JIVE+P+33+A ORLAKE BILBO TAPE OneA-side runout
JIVE+P+33+B ORLAKE BILBO TAPE OneB-side runout
Jive P 33 - APicture A side
Jive P 33 - BPicture B side
UK
April 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 33
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
JIVE · T 33 A1 1 3 BiLBo TAPE One AVariant 1 side A
JIVE · T 33 B1 1 0 BiLBo TAPE One AVariant 1 side B
JIVE · T 33 A1· 6 BilBo Tape One AVariant 2 side A
JIVE · T 33 B1 5 BilBo Tape One AVariant 2 side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive JD 1 9061Arista JD 1 9061
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
JD·1·9061·SA MASTERING BY FRANKFORD / WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ εMWRunout Side A etched;MASTERING BY FRANKFORD / WAYNE NEW YORK stamped
JD·1·9061·SB εMWRunout Side b etched
JD 1 9061-SALabel Side A
JD 1 9061-SBLabel Side B
Germany
April 1983- Label and catalog number
- Jive 6.13 801Jive 6.13801
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6.13 801-01-1 E1Runout side A, stamped/etched
6.13 801-01-2 E1Runout side B, stamped/etched
6.13 801-01-1Label side A
6.13 801-01-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Jive JV 587First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | Jive DEX 13041First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Jive 151.113First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Jive 145.037First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE 33First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Jive JIVE T 33 / Jive JIVET 33First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Jive F-600.829First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Spain | Jive B-105.461First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | US | Jive JD 1 9061 / Arista JD 1 9061First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Jive 6.13 801 / Jive 6.13801First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Jive 6.20196 / Jive JIVE T 33First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Jive 6.13 801 / Jive 6.13801First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | Jive JIVE T 33First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Jive JIVE 33First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Jive JIVE T 33First year12", 45 RPM, Misprint | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Jive J 3047", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Peru | Iempsa J 3047", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANightmares4:00
- BRosenmontag4:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nightmares are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Nightmares are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Nightmares first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Jive JIVE T 33, released April 8, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Nightmares is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JIVE T 33, JIVE 33, Jive P 33, JD 1 9061) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JIVE · T 33 AI BilBo Tape One and JIVE · T 33 BI BilBo Tape One. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nightmares 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.
