UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 82835Epic EPC 82835
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Colin BlunstoneNever Even Thought
Vinyl pressings
Never Even Thought
by Colin Blunstone · 1978
11 pressings8 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Never Even Thought was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Never Even Thought
11 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BXL 1-2903-A O TML-S 1 I A1Side A runout - variant 1
BXL 1-2903-B 10S N TML-M I A1Side B runout - variant 1
BXL 1-2903-A TML-S 1 I A2BSide A runout - variant 2
BXL-1-2903-B 10S TML-M I A1JSide B runout - variant 2
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 9103 501
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX189653 9103 501-1Side A Stamped
MX189654 9103 501-2Side B Stamped
Train 9103 501 1Side A Label
Train 9103 501 2Side B Label
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903
- Format
- LP, Album
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 9103 501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 9103 501 1Y 1 ℗ 1978 - 670 06 12Side 1
AA 9103 501 2Y 2 ℗ 1978 - 670 06 111Side 2
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | The Rocket Record Company 9103 501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Canada | The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 9103 501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 5c 062-61328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | The Rocket Record Company 9103 501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 9103 501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 10C 062-061.328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Sweden | The Rocket Record Company 7C 062-61328First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Epic S EPC 82835 / Epic EPC 82835First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | The Rocket Record Company BXL1-2903First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Never Forget You3:35
- A2Lovelight3:52
- A3Ain't It Funny3:33
- A4Who's That Knocking2:34
- A5Never Even Thought5:53
- B1Touch And Go3:24
- B2You Are The Way For Me3:25
- B3Photograph4:15
- B4Do Magnolia Do4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Even Thought are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Never Even Thought are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Never Even Thought first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 82835.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Even Thought is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 82835, BXL1-2903, 9103 501, 5c 062-61328) 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 Never Even Thought 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.
