Ireland
1985- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 1024
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Cactus World NewsYears Later
Vinyl pressings
Years Later
by Cactus World News · 1985
19 pressings9 countriesAlternative RockIndie RockRock
Years Later was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Years Later
1 pressing came out in 1985, 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ireland | MCA Records MCA 1024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | MCA Records 7-129597", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | MCA Records 0-1296012" | 12" |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-528067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2362112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258769-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | MCA Records 258 769-77" | 7" |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records S 258 769-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | MCA Records S 258 769-77", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCAX 102412", 45 RPM, Promo, Special Edition · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Special Edition · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10247", Single Sided, 45 RPM | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | MCA Records MCA 10247", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-2362112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records L33-1711212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-2362112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- AYears Later (Extended Mix)7:18
- B1Hurry Back3:33
- B2Third One Live5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Years Later are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Years Later are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Years Later first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Ireland. One of them is MCA Records MCA 1024.
How do I tell if my copy of Years Later is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA 1024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Years Later 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.