UK
June 27, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 28TKorova 249711-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
KOW28T-A-1Runout Side A, etched
KOW28T-B-1 MT.Runout Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Never Stop
by Echo & The Bunnymen · 1983
26 pressings12 countriesNew WaveIndie RockRock
Never Stop was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Stop
26 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 12 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
July 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova Kow 28TKorova KOW 28 (T)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW 28T A-2U-1-1Side A runout, variant 1
KOW 28T B-2U-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
KOW 28T A-2U-1-1-[(letter or number unknown, could be S or 5)]Side A runout, variant 2
KOW 28T B-2U-1-1-3Side B runout, variant 2
UK
July 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 28Korova 249712-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KOW-28-A-1-15 MT.Runout side A, variant 1
KOW-28-B-1-8 MT.Runout side B, variant 1
KOW-28-A-1-2 MT.Runout side A, variant 2
KOW-28-B-1-2 MT.Runout side B, variant 2
UK
July 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 28 (T)Korova 249711-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KOW - 28T - A - 3 MT.Runout side A
KOW - 28T - B - 3 MT.Runout side B
KOW 28 (T) A*Label side A
KOW 28 (T) B*Label side B
UK
July 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 28 (T)Korova Kow 28T
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · Linguaphone Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW-28T-A-6Side A runout, variant 1
KOW-28T-B-8 MT.Side B runout, variant 1
KOW-28T-A-3Side A runout, variant 2
KOW-28T-B-1 MT.Side B runout, variant 2
UK
July 8, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 28 (T)Korova 249711-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
KOW - 28T - A - 1 5 MT.Runout, A-side, etched
KOW - 28T - B - 1 9 MTRunout, B-side, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Korova 92 39871First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Korova 24-9711-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | France | Korova 24-9711-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Korova 24.9712-7 / Korova 24-9712-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Korova 24-9711-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Korova KOW 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Korova KOW 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | New Zealand | WEA 2497110First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Korova 229 24-9711-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | WEA 24-9711-0 / Korova MS 24-9711-0First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | UK | Korova KOW 28 (T) / Korova 249711-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Korova KOW 28First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1983 | UK | Korova KOW 28T / Korova 249711-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1983 | UK | Korova Kow 28T / Korova KOW 28 (T)First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Korova KOW 28 / Korova 249712-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANever Stop3:31
- BHeads Will Roll3:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Stop are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Never Stop are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Never Stop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Benelux, Scandinavia, Japan and more. One of them is Korova KOW 28T, released June 27, 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Stop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOW 28T, Kow 28T, KOW 28, KOW 28 (T)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOW28T-A-1 and KOW28T-B-1 MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Stop 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.
