US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 07465
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
49 07465 XSS 176287Side A
49 07465 XSS 176288Side B
XSS - 176 287 - 1B GI E ☆ STERLING A3Runout Side A
XSS - 176 288 - 1B GI ☆ STERLING B1Runout Side B
Charlie SingletonNothing Ventured-Nothing Gained
Vinyl pressings
Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained
by Charlie Singleton · 1987
11 pressings4 countriesHouseFunkDiscoElectronic
Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 07429
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 07429
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 34 07429
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651277 6
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Epic 651277 6
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
MX250197 651277.6.1Etched A
MX250198 651277.6.2Etched B
MX250197Label A
MX250198Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | CBS Records Australia 651277 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | Epic 651277 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651277 6 / Epic 651277 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 651277 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK & Ireland | Epic NV T1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK & Ireland | Epic NV T1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 49 07465First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34 07429First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34 07429First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Epic 34 07429First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Epic 651277 6First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANothing Ventured-Nothing Gained (Silly Dance Remix)6:21
- B1Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained (Silly Dub Remix)4:46
- B2Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained (Radio Edit)4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, Australia, Europe, UK & Ireland. One of them is Epic 49 07465.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 49 07465, 34 07429, 651277 6, EPC 651277 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 49 07465 XSS 176287 and 49 07465 XSS 176288. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothing Ventured-Nothing Gained 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.