Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 806-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 806-7 1V 1 Ⓟ 1986 670 04Runout side A, stamped
888 806 7 2V 1 670 04Runout side B, stamped
888 806-7.1Label side A
888 806-7.2Label side B
Vinyl pressings
Never Say Goodbye
by Bon Jovi · 1986
21 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
Never Say Goodbye 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Never Say Goodbye
8 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 806-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
888 806 1 1M 1 ℗ 1986 670 04 111Side A runout, machine stamped, variant 1
888 806 1 1M 1 ℗ 1986 670 04 112Side A runout, machine stamped, variant 2
888 806 1 2M 1 ℗ 1986 670 04 112Side B runout, machine stamped, variant 1
888 806 1 2M 1 ℗ 1986 670 04 113Side B runout, machine stamped, variant 2
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 806-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
003 888806 7 1 380 PDO B A3Side A
003 888806 7 2 380 PDO BSide B
Ireland
1986- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo JOV 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
* JOV - 2.A.2 * MT JASide A Hand Etched
1Side A Stamped
* JOV - 2.B.2 * MTSide B Hand Etched
1Side B Stamped
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 806-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
South Africa
1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PD 2553
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 806-7First year7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 806-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | France | Mercury 888 806-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Vertigo JOV 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Mercury SNP-1057First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Mercury 888 806-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Mercury PD 2553First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Mercury 888 396-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Mercury 888 806-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Italy | PolyGram 5000 761 / Mercury 5000 7617", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 888 806-112", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo JOVR 212 / Vertigo 888 805-112", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo JOV 2 / Phonogram 888 804-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo JOV 212 / Vertigo 888 804-112", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Vertigo JOV 2 / Phonogram JOV 27", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 888 819-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANever Say Goodbye4:48
- BShot Through The Heart (Live)6:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Say Goodbye are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Never Say Goodbye are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Never Say Goodbye first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, France, Ireland, Portugal and more. One of them is Mercury 888 806-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Say Goodbye is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 806-7, 888 806-1, JOV 2, PD 2553) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 888 806-7 1V 1 Ⓟ 1986 670 04 and 888 806 7 2V 1 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Say Goodbye 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.
