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Born Yesterday

by Everly Brothers · 1985

15 pressings10 countriesCountry RockRockPopFolk

Born Yesterday was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Born Yesterday

9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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

1985
Label and catalog number
Mercury MERH 80Mercury 826 142-1
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

MERH 80 A // 1 ∆ 420 T A1 Bilbo TapeOneSide A runout

MERH 80 B // 2 ∆420 T A1 Bilbo TapeOneSide B runout

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Brazil

1985
Label and catalog number
Mercury 826 142-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

826142-1 1 01 ℗1985 200A Side Runout

826142-1 2 01 ℗1985 200B Side Runout

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Germany

1985
Label and catalog number
Mercury 826-142-1 Q
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

826 142-1 1Y 320 ! DSide A

826 142-1 2Y 320 ! ASide B

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Netherlands

1985
Label and catalog number
Mercury 826 142-1
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

826 142 1 1Y 1 670 03 11⁴Runout A-side / variation 1

826 142 1 2Y 1 670 03 11⁴Runout B-side / variation 1

826 142 1 1Y 1 670 03 11⁴Runout A-side / variation 2

826 142 1 2Y 1 670 03 11⁷Runout B-side / variation 2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 15 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985Australia & New ZealandMercury 826 142-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985BrazilMercury 826 142-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1985GermanyMercury 826-142-1 QFirst yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985JapanMercury 25PP-180First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985JapanMercury 25PP-180First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1985NetherlandsMercury 826 142-1First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1985PortugalMercury 826 142-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985SpainMercury 826-142-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1985UKMercury MERH 80 / Mercury 826 142-1First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1986CanadaMercury SRM 1 4117LP, AlbumLP, Album
1986CanadaMercury SRMC 1 4117LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1986USMercury 826-142-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-826 142-1 M-1LP, AlbumLP, Album
1986USMercury 826 142-1 M-1 / Mercury 826 142-1LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · PromoLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1986USMercury 826 142 1M1 / Mercury 826 142-1 M-1LP, Album, Club Edition · Club editionLP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition
1986USMercury 826-142-1 M-1 / Mercury 422-826 142-1 M-1LP, AlbumLP, Album

Tracklist

  1. A1Amanda Ruth3:17
  2. A2I Know Love2:37
  3. A3Born Yesterday4:00
  4. A4These Shoes3:45
  5. A5Arms Of Mary2:25
  6. A6That Uncertain Feeling3:11
  7. B1Thinkin' 'Bout You2:45
  8. B2Why Worry4:45
  9. B3Abandoned Love4:03
  10. B4Don't Say Goodnight4:37
  11. B5Always Drive A Cadillac5:02
  12. B6You Send Me3:42

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Born Yesterday are there?

15 vinyl pressings of Born Yesterday are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.

When was Born Yesterday first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Brazil, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury MERH 80.

How do I tell if my copy of Born Yesterday is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERH 80, 826 142-1, 826-142-1 Q, 25PP-180) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERH 80 A // 1 ∆ 420 T A1 Bilbo TapeOne and MERH 80 B // 2 ∆420 T A1 Bilbo TapeOne. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Born Yesterday 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.

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