Vinyl pressings
by Bananarama · 1984
Rough Justice was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 8 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 7 A//1∇420 C 1 4 4 timtomSide A Runout
NANA 7 B//1∇420 C 14 2 TYSide B Runout
ZPMSC 10515Side A & B Label
NANX 7 A // 2 ∇ 420 C 1 1 tim tom - CBSA Side Runout
NANX 7 A // 2 ∇ 420 C 1 1 2B Side Runout
ZPMSC 10515Label Side A
ZPMSC 10516Label Side B
NANA 7 A // 1 ▽ 420 C 3 9Side A Runout, stamped
NANA 7 B // 1 ▽ 420 C 3Side B Runout, stamped
TimTomSide A Runout, etched
TYSide B Runout, etched
NANA 7 A//1 420 C 3 TimTomRunout, A-side
NANA 7 B//1 ▽420 C TYRunout, B-side
NANA 7 A//1∇420 CSide A Runout, Stamped
timtomSide A Runout, Etched
NANA 7 B//1∇420 CSide B Runout, Stamped
TYSide B Runout, Etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Belgium | London Records 820 081-1 / London Records NANX 7First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | London Records 820 081-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 081-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Metronome 820 081-7 / Metronome 820 081-7 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | London Records NANA 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | London Records 820 081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | London Records 9-09 024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANX 7First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANA 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANA 7 / London Records 820 081-7First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANA 7 / London Records 820 081-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANX 7 / London Records 820 081-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NAND 7 / London Records 820 101-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | UK | London Records NANDX 7 / London Records NANX 7First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
19 vinyl pressings of Rough Justice are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Belgium, France and more. One of them is London Records NANA 7, released May 14, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NANA 7, NANX 7, NAND 7, NANDX 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NANA 7 A//1∇420 C 1 4 4 timtom and NANA 7 B//1∇420 C 14 2 TY. 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.
