UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 422
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2383422 A//2 C 1 2Side A, Variant 1
2383422 B//2 C 1 1 8Side B, Variant 1
2383422 A//2 C 1 4Side A, Variant 2
2383422 B//2 C 1 1 1Side B, Variant 2
Vinyl pressings
No Second Chance
by Charlie · 1977
21 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
No Second Chance was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 No Second Chance
18 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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.
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383422
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
2383422 A//1 T 1 1 2Side A Runout Stamp
2383422 B//1 T 1 1 1Side B Runout Stamp
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 422
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2383422 A//2 C 1 1 8Runout Side A (Variant 1)
2383422 B//2 C 1 1 1 3Runout Side B (Variant 1)
2383422 A//2 C 11 10Runout Side A (Variant 2)
2383422 B//2 C 11 11Runout Side B (Variant 2)
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7032
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 JXS-7032-A-2 AZ ❀Runout A, etched
T1 JXS-7032-B-2 AZRunout B, etched
JXS-7032 AMatrix A, on label
JXS-7032 BMatrix B, on label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · GRT Pressing
- Runout / matrix
JXS-7023-A AZ G NPSide A Etched
JXS-7023-B AZ G NPSide B Etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Janus Records JXS-7032
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S JXS-7032-A RE-CSM AZ❀ B2Runout A variant 1
1S JXS-7032-B-CSM-RE AZ ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout B variant 1
1S JXS-7032-A 1A A6Runout A variant 2
1S JXS-7032-B CSM-RE - 1C AZ ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀Runout B, variant 2
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.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2383 422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Janus Records 9098-7032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2460 271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2460 271First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1040First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Polydor MPF 1040First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Polydor 2383 422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 422First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383422First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 422First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS-7032First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS-7032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS-7032First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Janus Records JXS-7032First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-167LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2020 | US | Renaissance Records RDEG-167LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2485 231LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1No Second Chance
- A2Don't Look Back
- A3Pressure Point
- A4TurningTo You
- A5Thirteen
- B1Lovers
- B2Johnny Hold Back
- B3Love Is Alright
- B4Guitar Hero
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Second Chance are there?
21 vinyl pressings of No Second Chance are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 2020.
When was No Second Chance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor 2383 422.
How do I tell if my copy of No Second Chance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2383 422, 2383422, JXS-7032, 9098-7032) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2383422 A//2 C 1 2 and 2383422 B//2 C 1 1 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Second Chance 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.
