Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 288-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
888 288 7 1W 1 ℗ 1987 670 04Runout side A
888 288 7 2W 1 ℗ 1987 670 04Runout side B
888 288-7.1Label side A
888 288-7.2Label side B
Curiosity Killed The CatOrdinary Day
Vinyl pressings
Ordinary Day
by Curiosity Killed The Cat · 1987
29 pressings11 countriesEuropopPop
Ordinary Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Ordinary Day
29 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 888 288-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATX 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CATX-3-A-4 MT 41Side A variant 1
CATX-3-B-4 MTSide B variant 1
CATX-3-A3 JA MTSide A etched variant 2
CATX-3-B1 MTSide B etched variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT XR3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CAT 3Mercury 888 288-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CAT-3-A2 JA MTRunout side A, variant 1
CAT-3-B2̶ 4 MTRunout side B, variant 1
CAT-3-A1 JARunout side A, variant 2
CAT-3-B3 MT 1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury CATX P 3Phonogram CATX 3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Poster Pack
- Runout / matrix
CATX-3-A3. JARunout Side A, etched
CATX-3-B2[scratched out]4 MTRunout Side B, etched, the 2 is scratched out with //
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 888 458-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 888 288-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1987 | France | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 888 288-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Mercury CAT 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 888 288-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury 15PP-60First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 888 468-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 888 288-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 888 288-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury CATX DJ 3First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOrdinary Day3:48
- BBullet3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ordinary Day are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Ordinary Day are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Ordinary Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Mercury 888 288-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Ordinary Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 288-7, 888 288-1, CATX 3, CAT XR3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 888 288 7 1W 1 ℗ 1987 670 04 and 888 288 7 2W 1 ℗ 1987 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ordinary Day 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.
