UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 407London Records 570 063-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX 407 A1
LONX 407 B1 MPO
All SaintsNever Ever
Vinyl pressings
Never Ever
by All Saints · 1997
10 pressings3 countriesBalladContemporary R&BFunk / SoulPop
Never Ever was first pressed on vinyl in 1997. 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 Never Ever
7 pressings came out in 1997, the album's first year, in 2 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
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 407
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
DFI 97-10 LON 407 A1Side A Runout, stamped
DFI 97-10 LON 407 B1Side B Runout, stamped
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records 314-570 178-7
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records PR12 7817-1
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records LXDJ 407
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LXDJ+407+A ORLAKErunout side A
LXDJ+407+B ORLAKErunout side B
UK
1997- Label and catalog number
- London Records 2871
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Clear
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | London Records LONX 407 / London Records 570 063-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1997 | UK | London Records LXDJ 407First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | London Records 2871First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1997 | UK | London Records LON 407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1997 | US | London Records PR12 7817-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | US | London Records 314-570 178-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1997 | US | London Records PR12 7817-1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | UK | Not On Label 199800112", Single, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo | 12", Single, Promo, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Promo |
| 1998 | US | London Records 314-570 179-112" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Urban Empire12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANever Ever (All Star Remix)
- BNever Ever (Booker T's Vocal Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Ever are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Never Ever are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1997 and 1998.
When was Never Ever first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1997, in UK, US. One of them is London Records LONX 407.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Ever is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LONX 407, LON 407, 314-570 178-7, PR12 7817-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LONX 407 A1 and LONX 407 B1 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Ever 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.