UK
October 10, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3546
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EMC 3546 A-1-1- 2 DA side runout, stamped
EMC 3546 B-2-1-3 DB side runout, stamped
EMC 3546ALabel, A side
EMC 3546BLabel, B side
Hazell DeanAlways
Vinyl pressings
Always
by Hazell Dean · 1988
11 pressings10 countriesEuropopHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Always was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Always
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90304
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C1-1-90304-RE1-22 :DMM SP1-1 MASTERDISKSide A Etched
C1-2-90304-RE1-22 DMM SP1-1Side B Etched
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 790304
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CI-90304
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CI-90304-1 1A S2Side 1 Etched
CI-90304-2 1A S2Side 2 Etched
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records C1-90304
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI Electrola 064-7 90304 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7903041-A1Runout side A
7903041-B1Runout side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI EMC 790304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records CI-90304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Capitol Records C1-90304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Ecuador | EMI 303-0162First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI Electrola 064-7 90304 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | EMI 062-7903041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Israel | EMI EMC 3546-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | EMI SLEM-1555First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Africa | EMI EMCJ(L)7903041First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records C1-90304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EMC 3546First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1They Say It's Gonna Rain (The Zulu Mix)7:08
- A2Who's Leaving Who (Bob's Tambourine Mix)4:45
- A3Turn It Into Love3:35
- A4You're My Rainbow5:12
- B1Always Doesn't Mean Forever7:05
- B2Maybe (We Should Call It A Day)6:33
- B3Walk In My Shoes4:19
- B4Nothing In My Life3:45
- B5Danger4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Always are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Always are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Always first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3546, released October 10, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Always is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3546, C1-90304, EMC 790304, CI-90304) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMC 3546 A-1-1- 2 D and EMC 3546 B-2-1-3 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Always 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.
