UK
April 8, 1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANA 24London Records 869 394-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NANA 24 A-1U-1-1̶ Q1Side A runout
NANA 24 B-1U-1-1̶ Q1Side B runout
NANA 24ASide A label
NANA BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Long Train Running
by Bananarama · 1991
16 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Long Train Running was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Long Train Running
15 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 11 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records NANPD 24
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
NAN+PD+24+A ORLAKESide A runout
NAN+PD+24+B ORLAKESide B runout
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 439-1
- Format
- 12"
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 439-1-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 394-7London Records NANA 24
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
869394-7-A1Runout side A
869394-7-B1Runout side B
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- London Records 869 394-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8693947APDOStamped on runout area side A
8693947BPDOStamped on runout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Not On Label PDR006-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Canada | London Records SPP 1058First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | London Records 869 394-7 / London Records NANA 24First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | London Records 869 394-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | London Records 869 395-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | London Records 869 395-1 / London Records NANX 24First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Netherlands | London Records NANXDJ 24First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | Philippines | London RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | London Records 869 394-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1991 | Spain | London Records 869 394-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | London Records NANPD 24First year10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | London Records NANX 24 / London Records 869 395-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | US | London Records 869 439-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | US | London Records 869 439-1-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | London Records NANA 24 / London Records 869 394-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | London Records PRO934-1 / FFRR PRO934-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ALong Train Running
- BOutta Sight
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Long Train Running are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Long Train Running are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Long Train Running first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Europe, France and more. One of them is London Records NANA 24, released April 8, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Long Train Running is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANA 24, NANPD 24, 869 439-1, 869 439-1-DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANA 24 A-1U-1-1̶ Q1 and NANA 24 B-1U-1-1̶ Q1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Long Train Running 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.
