Vinyl pressings
by Bonnie Raitt · 1989
Nick Of Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
CL 530 A - 1 - 1Q 3 DRunout stamped side A, variant 1
CL 530 B - 1 - 1 - 2 Q 2 DRunout stamped side B, variant 1
CL 530 A - 1 - 1Q 3 D NICKZRunout stamped side A, variant 2
CL 530 B - 1 - 1 - 2 Q 2 DRunout stamped side B, variant 2
SRC 7PRO-79726-Z1 1-1 [artisan logo]Runout Etchings (Both Sides)
101562ALabels
2033457-A1 1Runout A, stamped [final "1" etched]
2033457-B1 1Runout B, stamped [final "1" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Capitol Records CP 2363First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006- 20 3345 7 / EMI 006- 20 3345 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006- 20 3345 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 2033457First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Capitol Records 060-20 3345 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2033457First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2033456First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL 530First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 530First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records B-44364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79726First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 20334577", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
12 vinyl pressings of Nick Of Time are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 530.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 530, 12CL 530, B-44364, 7PRO-79726) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 530 A - 1 - 1Q 3 D and CL 530 B - 1 - 1 - 2 Q 2 D. 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.
