US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 333-1
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
2-58045Side A label
2-58045Side B label
Big CountryJust A Shadow
Vinyl pressings
Just A Shadow
by Big Country · 1984
14 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Just A Shadow 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Just A Shadow
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | US | Mercury PRO 333-1First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1985 | Australasia | Mercury 880 542-112", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury BCO 87" | 7" |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 542-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 880 542-112", EP, Single | 12", EP, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 542-112", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Mercury 880 542-77" | 7" |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury BCO 81212", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury BCO 8 / Mercury 880 542-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury BCO 87", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 880 542-7 DJ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Mercury 880 542-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury BCO 87", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Mercury 880 542-77", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AJust A Shadow
- BWinter Sky
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just A Shadow are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Just A Shadow are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Just A Shadow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US. One of them is Mercury PRO 333-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Just A Shadow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO 333-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-58045 and 2-58045. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just A Shadow 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.
