Vinyl pressings
by Bananarama · 1988
Nathan Jones was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
23 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
NANA 18 A-4U-1-A-Side, Stamped
NANA 18 B-1U-1-B-Side, Stamped
ZPMSC 11735Label, A-Side
ZPMSC 11736Label, B-Side
NANX 18 A-5U-1-1A-side runout, stamped
NANX 18 B-4U-1-1B-side runout, stamped
ZPMSC 11737A-side label
ZPMSC 11738/36B-side label
[AGI logo] 88 10 NANAX 18 A1Stamped runout side A
[AGI logo] 88 10 NANAX 18 B1Stamped runout side B
NANX 18aLabel side A
NANX 18bLabel side B
NANA 18 A-4U-1-A-side runout, stamped variant 1
NANA 18 B-2U-1- SNAB-side runout, stamped/etched variant 1
NANA 18 A-4U-1-A-side runout, stamped variant 2
NANA 18 B-1U-1-B-side runout, stamped variant 2
NANA 18 A-2U-1-Q1A-side runout, stamped
NANA 18 B-1U-1-Q1B-side runout, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | London Records 886 401-1 / PolyGram 886 401-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | London Records 886 401-1 / London Records NANX 18First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1988 | France | London Records 886 400-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Metronome 886 401-1 / London Records 886 401-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records S05P 1110First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records L13P 7151First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Japan | London Records L13P 7151First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | London Records 886400-7 / London Records 886 400-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | London Records LDN-46 / London Records 886 400-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | London Records 886 401-1 / PolyGram 886 401-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANX 18 / London Records 886401-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANA 18 / London Records 886400-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANXDJ 18First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANB 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set |
| 1988 | UK | London Records NANA 18First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
24 vinyl pressings of Nathan Jones are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Australia and more. One of them is London Records NANA 18, released November 7, 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANA 18, NANX 18, NANB 18, NANXDJ 18) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANA 18 A-4U-1- and NANA 18 B-1U-1-. 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.
