UK & Europe
September 11, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATP 6Mercury 876 138-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Poster Bag
- Runout / matrix
CAT 6 A-2U-1-1Runout side A
CAT 6 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
Curiosity Killed The CatName & No.
Vinyl pressings
Name & No.
by Curiosity Killed The Cat · 1989
15 pressings7 countriesSynth-popFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
Name & No. 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 Name & No.
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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
September 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATX 6Phonogram 876 061-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CATX 6 A-2U-1-1 TY1Runout side A stamped, variant 1
CATX 6 B-2U-1-1 TY1Runout side B stamped, variant 1
CATX 6 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A stamped, variant 2
CATX 6 B-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side B stamped, variant 2
UK
September 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 6Mercury 870 060-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAT 6 A-2U-1-1Runout stamped side A
CAT 6 B-1U-1-Runout stamped side B
870 060-7 1Label side A
870 060-7 2Label side B
UK
September 4, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 6Phonogram 876 060-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Tim Young
- Runout / matrix
CAT 6 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout side A
CAT 6 B-2U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 6Mercury 870 060-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAT 6 A-2U-1- Q2Runout, A-side, stamped
CAT 6 B-2U-1- Q3Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 6Mercury 870 060-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Black Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
CAT 6 A-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side A, variant 1
CAT 6 B-2U-1- 1Runout stamped side B, variant 1
CAT 6 A-2U-1- 1Runout stamped side A, variant 2
CAT 6 B-2U-1- 1Runout stamped side 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 060-7 / Mercury CAT 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 061-1 / Mercury CATX 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 876 060-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Mercury CATX 6 / Mercury 876 060-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Greece | Mercury CATX 6 / Mercury 876 060-1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury DJCATX 6First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CAT 6 / Mercury 870 060-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CATDJ 6First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CAT 6 / Mercury 870 060-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 876 061-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CATX 6 / Phonogram 876 061-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CAT 6 / Mercury 870 060-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury CAT 6 / Phonogram 876 060-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Mercury CATP 6 / Mercury 876 138-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Mercury 876 060-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AName And Number3:59
- BKeep On Trying4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Name & No. are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Name & No. are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Name & No. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury CATP 6, released September 11, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Name & No. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CATP 6, CATX 6, CAT 6, 876 061-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAT 6 A-2U-1-1 and CAT 6 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Name & No. 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.
