Sweden
October 18, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POS 1318 A E.F. RPD GSRunout side A
POS 1318 B E.F. RPD GSRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
The Day Before You Came
by ABBA · 1982
48 pressings25 countriesPop
The Day Before You Came was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Day Before You Came
43 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 21 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.
Sweden
October 18, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1318
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
POS 1318 A EF RPDEtched side A
POS 1318 B EF RPDEtched side B
UK
October 8, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A-2847 A2 timtom CSide A runout, variant 1
EPC-A-2847 B1 ⋀Side B runout, variant 1
EPC-A-2847 A2 timtom CSide A runout, variant 2
EPC-A-2847 B3 TYSide B runout, variant 2
UK
October 19, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC∙A∙2847 A2 ∵Side A Runout
EPC∙A∙2847 B3Side B Runout
EPC A2847 ASide A Label
EPC A2847 BSide B Label
UK
October 19, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 2847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC A.2847 A3 timtom ΛRunout side A
EPC A.2847 B3 TY ΛRunout side B
EPC A2847 ALabel side A
EPC A2847 BLabel side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2847Epic EPC A 2847
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EPC A2847 A//1▽420 C 11 8Runout side A
EPC A2847 B//1▽420 C 11 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | RCA Victor E-0255First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Argentina | RCA Victor E-0255First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | RCA Victor 104057First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Brazil | RCA 101.8261First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 78 99487First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Atlantic 78 99487First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 101691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 310954First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 101691First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Vogue ABBA 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 187First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2141 658First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 187First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 2847First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | EPIC EPC A 2847First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Worldwide | Polar 006024550743797", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Poland | Not On Label (ABBA)Flexi-disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- AThe Day Before You Came5:50
- BCassandra4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Day Before You Came are there?
48 vinyl pressings of The Day Before You Came are listed here, from 25 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was The Day Before You Came first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Sweden, UK, US, Norway and more. One of them is Polar POS 1318, released October 18, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of The Day Before You Came is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1318, EPC A2847, EPC A 2847, 7-89948) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POS 1318 A E.F. RPD GS and POS 1318 B E.F. RPD GS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Day Before You Came 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.
