US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 148-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SRC 872-7-2-59765-SP1 1-1 STERLINGSide A, Etching
SRC 872-148-7-2-59767-SP1 1-1Side B, Etching
2-59765A-Side Label
2-59767B-Side Label
CinderellaThe Last Mile
Vinyl pressings
The Last Mile
by Cinderella · 1988
10 pressings5 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
The Last Mile was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Last Mile
8 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 148-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Carrolton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
872.148.7-2-59765-CBS E G1 C3 SterlingSide A, Etching, Variant 1
872-148-7-2-59767-CBS D G1 A1Side B, Etching, Variant 1
872-148-7-2-59765-CBS D G1 STERLING A6 I ↓Side A, Etching, Variant 2
872-148-7-2-59767-CBS D G1 I A5Side B, Etching, Variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury PRO 664-1
- Format
- 12", Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-664-1-2-59765-ES Sterling -EMW-SIDE A
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 148-7 DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 148-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 872 148-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Mercury 872 148-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury 872 148-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury 872 148-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Mercury DJM 301First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 872 148-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | Mercury PRO 664-1First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 872 148-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Mercury 872 148-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1989 | Japan | Mercury 10PD-8( SNP-1071 ) / Mercury SNP-10717", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | South Africa | Teal PROMO 607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AThe Last Mile3:52
- BLong Cold Winter5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Last Mile are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Last Mile are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1990.
When was The Last Mile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Mercury 872 148-7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Last Mile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 872 148-7, PRO 664-1, 872 148-7 DJ, DJM 301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRC 872-7-2-59765-SP1 1-1 STERLING and SRC 872-148-7-2-59767-SP1 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Last Mile 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.
