Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 060-20 3777 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2037776-A2Runout side A
2037776-B1Runout side B
060-20 3777 6 ALabel side A
060-20 3777 6 BLabel side B
Everyday PeopleHeadline News
Vinyl pressings
Headline News
by Everyday People · 1990
12 pressings7 countriesHouseDiscoElectronic
Headline News was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Headline News
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 006-20 3777 7SBK Records 006 20 3777 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2037777-A2Runout side A, stamped
2037777-B2Runout side B, stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records SBK5
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SBK 5 A - 1U-1- 1Runout side A
SBK 5 B - 1U-1- 1Runout side B
SBK 5-ALabel side A
SBK 5-BLabel side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 12SBK 5SBK Records 12 SBK 5
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 12 SBKDJ 5
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- SBK Records 2037777SBK Records 2037777
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO 203777-7 ARunout side A, etched
MPO 203777-7 BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 060-20 3777 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | SBK Records 006-20 3777 7 / SBK Records 006 20 3777 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | SBK Records 2037777 / SBK Records 2037777First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | SBK Records 060-20 3777 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Italy | SBK Records 14 2037776First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | SBK Records 06 2637777First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | SBK Records 052 2037776First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records SBK5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records 12SBK 5 / SBK Records 12 SBK 5First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | SBK Records 12 SBKDJ 5First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 2037777First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | SBK Records 2410-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHeadline News (12" Version)7:02
- B1Headline News (Accapella)4:57
- B2Keep Away From Love3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headline News are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Headline News are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Headline News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is SBK Records 060-20 3777 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Headline News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 060-20 3777 6, 006-20 3777 7, SBK5, 12SBK 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2037776-A2 and 2037776-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headline News 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.