UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2112
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
V.2112.A-2 1 C A ℧Runout side A
V.2112.B-2 7 B ℧Runout side B
V 2112-ALabel side A
V 2112-BLabel side B
Derek & CliveAd Nauseam
Vinyl pressings
Ad Nauseam
by Derek & Clive · 1978
10 pressings2 countriesComedySpoken WordNon-Music
Ad Nauseam 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 Ad Nauseam
8 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2112
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V.2112. A-2
V.2112. B-2
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2112
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2112 A-3U-1-1Side A Runout
V.2112 B-2 [lyre symbol]Side B runout
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Krass Records KLP 70
- Format
- LP
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Krass Records KLP 70
- Format
- LP, Album · Marble Vinyl
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Krass Records KLP-70
- Format
- LP
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Krass Records KLP 70First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | Krass Records KLP 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Australia | Krass Records KLP-70First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | Krass Records KLP 70First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | Australia | Krass Records KLP 70First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin V 2112First yearLP | LP |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin V2112First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin V 2112First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UK | Virgin OVED 162LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin V2112 / Virgin V 2112LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Endangered Species5:18
- A2Racing2:43
- A3T.V.1:23
- A4Bruce0:42
- A5Records4:56
- A6Soul Time1:40
- A7Russia1:43
- A8Sir3:02
- A9Celebrity Suicide2:52
- A10Politics1:24
- A11Labels3:07
- A12Street Music0:36
- B1The Horn23:15
- B2Mona3:26
- B3The Critics3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ad Nauseam are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ad Nauseam are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1978 and 1986.
When was Ad Nauseam first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia. One of them is Virgin V 2112.
How do I tell if my copy of Ad Nauseam is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2112, V2112, KLP 70, KLP-70) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V.2112.A-2 1 C A ℧ and V.2112.B-2 7 B ℧. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ad Nauseam 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.