UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records B 8990ATCO Records 756-798990-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
B 8990-A-1 MTRunout etched side A
B 8990-B-1 MTRunout etched side B
B 8990 A*Label side A
B 8990 B*Label side B
Enuff Z'nuffNew Thing
Vinyl pressings
New Thing
by Enuff Z'nuff · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesHard RockRock
New Thing 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 New Thing
7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7-99207
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records PR-2729
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7-99207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-89C-57146-DMM-1 SP 1-1 STERLINGRunouts
ST-89C-57146-SPLabels
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 7-99207
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX304353Side 1 label
MX304354Side 2 label
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records 799 207-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | ATCO Records 7-99207First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | ATCO Records 799 207-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | ATCO Records 796 520-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | ATCO Records B 8990 / ATCO Records 756-798990-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | ATCO Records PR-2729First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | ATCO Records 7-99207First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | US | ATCO Records 7-99207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | ATCO Records B8990T12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | ATCO Records SAM 63312", Sampler | 12", Sampler |
| 1990 | UK | ATCO Records B8990 / ATCO Records 756 798 990-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | ATCO Records 791 262-412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANew Thing (Edit)
- BKiss The Clown
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New Thing are there?
11 vinyl pressings of New Thing are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was New Thing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is ATCO Records B 8990.
How do I tell if my copy of New Thing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 8990, 7-99207, PR-2729, 799 207-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 8990-A-1 MT and B 8990-B-1 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is New Thing 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.