Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6310 037
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA 6310 037 1Y 1 670 06A
AA 6310 037 2Y 1 670 06B
AirwavesNew Day
Vinyl pressings
New Day
by Airwaves · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockRockPop
New Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 New Day
12 pressings came out in 1978, 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 613
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9109613 1Y//2 E NR 11 9Runout side A, stamped
9109613 2Y//1 E NR 11 3Runout side B, stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 4689
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5115P1 CPSide A
A&M SP5116P1 CA
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4689
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Back Cover, Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP5115-P1 B PA-side runout, etched; B and P stamped
A&M SP5116-P1 A PB-side runout, etched; A and P stamped
SP-5115A-side label
SP-5116B-side label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4689
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&MSP5115-M4 △23109-X (4)Side A, Variant 1
A&MSP5116-M5 △23109-X (3)Side B, Variant 1
A&MSP5116-M3 △23109 Λ3Side A, Variant 2
A&MSP5116-M4 △23109 Λ1Side B, Variant 2
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4689
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&MSP5115-M1 L △23109(2)Side A, variant 1
A&MSP5116-M2 [MR logo] △23109-X (1)Side B, variant 1
A&MSP5115-M1 △23109(2)Side A, variant 2
A&MSP5116-M2 [MR logo] △23109-X (1)Side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Mercury 6310 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7561First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7561First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | Mercury 6310 037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Mercury 9109 613First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP 4689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | US | A&M Records SP-4689First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Love Stop
- A2Let Me In
- A3The Cat
- A4Keep Away The Blues
- A5Hope You Won't
- A6You Are The New Day
- B1So Hard Living Without You
- B2Nobody Is
- B3Hideaway
- B4Don't Let The Daylight In
- B5Go Getter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Day are there?
12 vinyl pressings of New Day are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was New Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Netherlands, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Mercury 6310 037.
How do I tell if my copy of New Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6310 037, 9109 613, SP 4689, SP-4689) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 6310 037 1Y 1 670 06 and AA 6310 037 2Y 1 670 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New Day 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.