Vinyl pressings
by Alexei Sayle · 1982
'Ullo John! Gotta New Motor? 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.
8 pressings came out in 1982, 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.
1 WIP 6768 A - 1U 2 COLD TURKEY BY CENTRAL CASTING IN COVENTRYRunout A stamped / etched
1 WIP 6768 A - 1U SO LANGELY - EXAMINE THE FOOT VERSION 2Runout A stamped / etched / stamped
12 WIP 6768 A-2U 4 1Side A, runout, stamped
MISS FINE CALLS SAY 'ULLO JOHN..Side A, runout, etched
12 WIP 6768 B-2U 4 1Side B, runout, stamped
625 LINES PAL RESUME TRANSMISSION WAVE GOOD BYE OTTSide B, runout, etched
Side 1: SMX 62419
Side 2: SMX 62420
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1982 | Australia | Island Records K-9400First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Island Records IS 1088First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Island Records 106 392First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Island Records 601 276First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Island Records K9400First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | UK | Springtime WIP 6768 / Springtime Records WIP 6768First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Springtime 12WIP 6768 / Springtime Records 12WIP 6768First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Island Records X-13159 / Springtime X-1315912", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records 121S162 / Island Records 12IS 16212", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records IS 162 / Island Records 1S1627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records ISP 1627", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Island Records IS162 / Springtime IS 1627", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
13 vinyl pressings of 'Ullo John! Gotta New Motor? are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Springtime WIP 6768.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WIP 6768, 12WIP 6768, K-9400, IS 1088) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 WIP 6768 A - 1U 2 COLD TURKEY BY CENTRAL CASTING IN COVENTRY and 1 WIP 6768 A - 1U SO LANGELY - EXAMINE THE FOOT VERSION 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
