Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GET 21769
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
08 31418 20 1A1 GET 021769 (Stamped) A (Etched)Runout Side A
08 31418 20 1B1 GET 021769 (Stamped) A (Etched)Runout Side B
Guns N' RosesYesterdays
Vinyl pressings
Yesterdays
by Guns N' Roses · 1992
11 pressings7 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Yesterdays was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Yesterdays
10 pressings came out in 1992, 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
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GES19089Uzi Suicide Records GES19089
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
08 16179 00 1A1 GES 019089 ARunout side A
08-16179 00 3B 1 ARunout side B
UK
November 9, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFS 27Uzi Suicide Records GFS 27
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
GFS 27 A-01-01-Q1Runout side A
GFS 27 B-01-01-Q1Runout side B
GFS 27-ALabel side A
GFS 27-BLabel side B
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFSTP 27
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
GFST+27+A ORLAKERunout Side A, Etched
GFST+27+B ORLAKE BRunout Side B, Etched
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GFS 27
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox
US
1992- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEFS7-19142Uzi Suicide Records GEFS7-19142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GEFS7-19142-A.GL1 STERLINGRunout Side A etched, STERLING - Stamped
GEFS7-19142-B-GL1 STERLINGRunout Side B etched, STERLING - Stamped
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Geffen Records GET 21769First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Europe | Geffen Records GES19089 / Uzi Suicide Records GES19089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | France | Geffen Records GES 19089 / Uzi Suicide GES 19089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | Mexico | Geffen Records RX-1174 / Ariola RX-1174First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Geffen Records GES 19092 / Uzi Suicide Records GES 19092First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFSTP 27First year12", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Limited Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 27First year7", 45 RPM, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Jukebox |
| 1992 | US | Geffen Records GEFS7-19142 / Uzi Suicide Records GEFS7-19142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Geffen Records GEFS7-19142 / Uzi Suicide Records GEFS7-19142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Geffen Records GFS 27 / Uzi Suicide Records GFS 27First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Costa Rica | Geffen Records 710193927", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AYesterdays (LP Version)3:13
- BNovember Rain (LP Version)8:53
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yesterdays are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Yesterdays are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Yesterdays first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Europe, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Geffen Records GET 21769.
How do I tell if my copy of Yesterdays is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GET 21769, GES19089, GFS 27, GFSTP 27) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 08 31418 20 1A1 GET 021769 (Stamped) A (Etched) and 08 31418 20 1B1 GET 021769 (Stamped) A (Etched). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yesterdays 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.
