Europe
1996- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2802Virgin 7243 8 41392 1 6
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2802 A - 1 - 1 - \
V 2802 B -1 -1 - \
George MichaelOlder
Vinyl pressings
Older
by George Michael · 1996
12 pressings1 countryDowntempoSynth-popVocalElectronic
Older was first pressed on vinyl in 1996. 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 Older
1 pressing came out in 1996, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Europe | Virgin V 2802 / Virgin 7243 8 41392 1 6First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Europe | Not On Label (George Michael) GM01LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
2020s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Virgin V 2802 / Virgin 7243 8 41392 1 6LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Aegean 19439902021 / Sony Music 19439902021Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Compilation · Limited | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Compilation · Limited |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Aegean 19439934411 / Sony Music 19439934411Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Compilation · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Compilation, Reissue, CD, Compilation · Limited, Numbered |
| 2022 | Europe | Sony Music 19439857091/B / Aegean 19439857091LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2026 | Europe | Virgin V 2802 / Virgin 7243 8 41392 1 6LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Jesus To A Child6:50
- A2Fastlove5:24
- A3Older5:32
- A4Spinning The Wheel6:21
- A5It Doesn't Really Matter4:49
- B1The Strangest Thing6:00
- B2To Be Forgiven5:21
- B3Move On4:45
- B4Star People5:15
- B5You Have Been Loved5:27
- B6Free2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Older are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Older are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1996 and 2026.
When was Older first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1996, in Europe. One of them is Virgin V 2802.
How do I tell if my copy of Older is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2802) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2802 A - 1 - 1 - \ and V 2802 B -1 -1 - \. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Older 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.
