New Zealand
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7-52519
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Second Nature
by Dan Hartman · 1984
23 pressings10 countriesPop RockDiscoElectronicRock
Second Nature was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Second Nature
3 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 7-52519
- Format
- 7", Single
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-52519
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | MCA Records 7-52519First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-52519First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | MCA Records 7-52519First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2353512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | MCA Records 259 111-7 / MCA Records 259 111-7 Ⓝ7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 111-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | MCA Records 259 110-0 / MCA Records (MCA-23535)12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | MCA Records MCS 525197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | MCA Records S 259111-7 / MCA Records 25 9111-77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 95712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | MCA Records MCA 9577", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-2353512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA-2353512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records S45-12597", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | MCA Records MCA 525197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | WEA Records, S.A. S 259 111-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASecond Nature3:57
- BI Can't Get Enough3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Second Nature are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Second Nature are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Second Nature first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in New Zealand, Australia, Canada. One of them is MCA Records 7-52519.
How do I tell if my copy of Second Nature is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-52519, MCA-52519) 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 Second Nature 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.
