Vinyl pressings
by Bananarama · 1986
More Than Physical was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
38 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
NANX 11 A//2∇420R 11Runout side A, variant 1
NANX 11 B//2∇420R 11Runout side B, variant 1
NANX 11 A//2∇420R 11 6 toneRunout side A, variant 2
NANX 11 B//2∇420R 11 3Runout side B, variant 2
NANA 11 A//1∇ 420 RA-Side run-out, stamped
NANA 11 B//1∇ 420 RB-Side run-out, stamped
toneA-Side run-out, hand-etched
NANA 11 A // 2∇ 420 R 1 1 2 toneRunout Side A [Stamped/Etched]
NANA 11 B // 2∇ 420 R 1 1 2Runout Side B [Stamped]
ZPMSC 11013Label Side A
ZPMSC 11014Label Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | London Records LDSX 232First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | London Records LDS 232First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | London Records LDS 232First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 886 080-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | London Records 886 080-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 886 080-7 / London Records 886 080-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 886 080-1 / London Records 886 080-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Ireland | London Records NANA 11 / London Records 886 080-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records L13P 7120First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | London Records L13P 7120First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N 647First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | London Records LDN-19 / London Records Nana-11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Philippines | London Records EP-LDN-210 / London Records NANX 11First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | London Records 886 080-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Barclay 886 080-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
40 vinyl pressings of More Than Physical are listed here, from 11 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is London Records NANX 11, released August 4, 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANX 11, NANA 11, NANXR 11, NANDP 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANX 11 A//2∇420R 11 and NANX 11 B//2∇420R 11. 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.
