UK
September 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 431XWEA YZ431X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-431 X A-1 MTRun-out, A-side, etched
YZ-431 B-2 MTRun-out, B-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2)
by Chris Rea · 1989
16 pressings8 countriesBlues RockDowntempoRock
The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) 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.
How to spot a first pressing of The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2)
16 pressings came out in 1989, 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
October 2, 1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ431TWEA 2292-46621-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
YZ - 431 T - A1 - MTEtched Side A
YZ 431 T - B1 DAMONT MTEtched Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 431WEA YZ431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ 431 A-2 MTRunout, A-side, etched variant 1
YZ 431 B-2 MTRunout, B-side, etched variant 1
YZ 431 A 2 C MTRunout, A-side, etched variant 2
YZ 431 B-1 MT BRunout, B-side, etched variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 431 XWEA 2292 46544-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ 431X A-1
YZ 431 B-2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ431TWEA 2292 46621-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ 431 (T) A2 PR-ERunout A
YZ 431 (T) B2 PR-ERunout B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 431WEA YZ431
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · No MT
- Runout / matrix
YZ 431 A-2 2 ARunout, A-side, etched/stamped
YZ 431 B-2 1 ARunout, B-side, etched/stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 7-246622First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | WEA 0.246621First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Benelux | Magnet 112 791 / Magnet 112.791First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 246 621-0 / WEA YZ431TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | WEA 2292-46622-7 / WEA 246 622-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 246 544-7 / WEA YZ 431 XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 246 622-7 / WEA YZ 431First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Three Eggs 7570First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.179First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 431 / WEA YZ431First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 431 X / WEA 2292 46544-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ431T / WEA 2292 46621-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 431 / WEA YZ431First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | WEA YZ 431X / WEA YZ431XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | WEA 246 622-7 / WEA YZ 431First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2)
- BHe Should Know Better
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Germany, Australia, Benelux and more. One of them is WEA YZ 431X, released September 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use YZ 431X, YZ431T, YZ 431, YZ 431 X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YZ-431 X A-1 MT and YZ-431 B-2 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Road To Hell (Parts 1 & 2) 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.
