Vinyl pressings
by Heart · 1985
Never was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
2008657-A2-CRunout, stamped, side A, variant 1
2008657-B2-CRunout, stamped, side B, variant 1
2008657-A2-C 1 CΛIRunout, stamped, side A, variant 2
2008657-B2-C 25 1 CΛIRunout, stamped, side B, variant 2
2008676-A1 - CRunout side A
2008676-B1 - CRunout side B
2008657-A1-CRunout side A
2008657-B1-CRunout side B
CL 380 A-1-1-4-3 DRunout side A, stamped
CL 380 B-1-1-1-5 DRunout side B, stamped
CL 380ALabel side A
CL 380BLabel side B
S-45-B-5512-99861A-Z1 #1 TMLXA-side runout variant 1
S-45-B-5512-99865-Z1 #1 SHRED TMLXB-side runout variant 1
S-45-B-5512-99861A-Z1 #1 1 TML XA-side runout variant 2
S-45-B-5512-99865-Z2 #2 SHRED TML MB-side runout variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 154First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1614First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-1614First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Capitol Records ED 154First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0865 7 / Capitol Records 006 20 0865 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C K 052 20 0867 6 / Capitol Records 1CK052-2008676First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 006-20 0865 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 5512First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Capitol Records F5512First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2008657First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Capitol Records JCL 2008657First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 380First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Capitol Records CL 380First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records B-5512First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
19 vinyl pressings of Never are listed here, from 10 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 006-20 0865 7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 006-20 0865 7, 1C K 052 20 0867 6, 1C 006-20 0865 7, 12CL 380) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2008657-A2-C and 2008657-B2-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
