Ireland
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NT 107 A// 1.▽ 420 H CP 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
NT 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 2 CP TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
How To Be A Millionaire
by ABC · 1984
32 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
How To Be A Millionaire was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 How To Be A Millionaire
20 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 10 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
October 29, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NTX 107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NTX 107 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
NTX 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1: TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
NTX 107 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 TOWNHOUSE 6Runout side A, variant 2
NTX 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 TOWNHOUSE 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 107Phonogram 880359-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
NT 107 A//1∇420 H 11 3 TOWNHOUSERunout side A stamped
NT 107 B//1∇420 H 12 5 TOWNHOUSERunout side B stamped
UK
November 2, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NT 107
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Poster
- Runout / matrix
NT 107 A2 TOWNHOUSE ΛA-side runout, etched / stamped
NT 107 B2 TOWNHOUSE ΛB-side runout, etched / stamped
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NTXR 107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NTXR 107 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
NTXR 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 TOWNHOUSE 1Runout side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Neutron Records NTX 107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
NTX 107 A // 1 ▽ 420 H 11 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
NTX 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1: TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Mercury 880 359-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Mercury 880 359-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Vertigo 880 359-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | France | Vertigo 880 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 880 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 880 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 880 359-1Q / Vertigo 880 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Mercury 880 359-7 / Mercury NT 107First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 359-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-769First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Spain | Mercury 880 359-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Neutron Records NTXR 107First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Neutron Records NTX 107First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Neutron Records NTX 107First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 880 359-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHow To Be A Millionaire3:31
- BHow To Be A Billionaire3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of How To Be A Millionaire are there?
32 vinyl pressings of How To Be A Millionaire are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was How To Be A Millionaire first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Ireland, UK, Netherlands, Australasia and more. One of them is Neutron Records NT 107, released November 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of How To Be A Millionaire is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NT 107, NTX 107, NTXR 107, MADDOX 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NT 107 A// 1.▽ 420 H CP 1 2 TOWNHOUSE and NT 107 B // 1 ▽ 420 H 1 2 CP TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is How To Be A Millionaire 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.
