UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 307
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MER 307 A-2U-1-1A stamped
MER 307 B-1U-1-1B stamped
Gerard JolingNo More Bolero's
Vinyl pressings
No More Bolero's
by Gerard Joling · 1989
14 pressings7 countriesEuropopBalladPop
No More Bolero's 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 No More Bolero's
12 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 338-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 338-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver injection
- Runout / matrix
874 338 - 7 1W 3 20 1 CRunout side A, stamped, var. 1
874 338 - 7 2W 3 20 1 HRunout side B, stamped, var. 1
874 338 - 7 1W 3 20 1 ORunout side A, stamped, var. 2
874 338 - 7 2W 3 20 1 PRunout side B, stamped, var. 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 338-7Phonogram 874 338-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue injection
- Runout / matrix
874 338 - 7 1W 3 20 1 CRunout side A, variant 1
874 338 - 7 2W 3 20 1 HRunout side B, variant 1
874 338 - 7 1W 3 20 1 FRunout side A, variant 2
874 338 - 7 2W 3 20 1 HRunout side B, variant 2
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 338-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injected Label
France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 874 338-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8743387 A PDORunout stamped side A
8743387 B PDORunout stamped side B
874 338-7 1Label side A
874 338-7 2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Mercury 874 338-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 874 338-7 / Phonogram 874 338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 876 350-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 874 338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 1227First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | Mercury 874 338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 874 339-1 / Phonogram 874 339-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 874.338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Mercury 874.338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Portugal | Mercury 874 338-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Mercury MER 307First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Mercury 874 338-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Mercury 875 165-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ANo More Bolero's4:04
- BDecember In July3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No More Bolero's are there?
14 vinyl pressings of No More Bolero's are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was No More Bolero's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Canada, Europe, France and more. One of them is Mercury MER 307.
How do I tell if my copy of No More Bolero's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 307, 874 338-7, 874 339-1, 874.338-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 307 A-2U-1-1 and MER 307 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No More Bolero's 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.