UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANA 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
NANA 3-A1 DAMONT UTOPIA ARunout, side A
NANA 3 B2 DAMONTRunout, side B
ZPMSC 10260Center label, side A
ZPMSC 10261Center label, side B
BananaramaCheers Then
Vinyl pressings
Cheers Then
by Bananarama · 1982
13 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Cheers Then 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 Cheers Then
9 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANX 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NANX 3 A // 1 ▽ 420 U 11 4Side A Runout stamped
NANX 3 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 1Side B Runout stamped
Ʊ (lyre symbol)topiaSide A Runout etched
ZPMSC 10262Label Side A
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANX 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Master Room
- Runout / matrix
NANX 3 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 11 9Runout side A
NANX 3 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 1 1 5Runout side B
ZPMSC 10262Label side A
ZPMSC 10263Label side B
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LMD202
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Liberation Records LS890
- Format
- 7"
Ireland
1982- Label and catalog number
- Deram NANA 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NANA 3 A1 CPSide A
NANA 3 B1 CP YIISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Liberation Records LMD202First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Liberation Records LS890First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Ireland | Deram NANA 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | London Records 6198 651First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Norway | London Records NANA 3First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Portugal | London Records OONANA 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records NANA 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records NANX 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | London Records NANA 3 / London Records NANDP 37", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | London Records NANA 37", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1982 | UK | London Records NANX 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | London Records S07P-1027 / London Records S07P 10277", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | London Records S07P 1027 / London Records S07P-10277", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ACheers Then3:30
- BGirl About Town3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cheers Then are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Cheers Then are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Cheers Then first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, Australia, Ireland, Netherlands and more. One of them is London Records NANA 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Cheers Then is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANA 3, NANX 3, LMD202, LS890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANA 3-A1 DAMONT UTOPIA A and NANA 3 B2 DAMONT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cheers Then 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.
