UK
March 4, 1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCST 1513
- Format
- 12", Single
Holly JohnsonAcross The Universe
Vinyl pressings
Across The Universe
by Holly Johnson · 1991
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Across The Universe was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Across The Universe
10 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 1513
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JA MCS 1513 A-1U-1-1Runout side A
MCS 1513 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records WMCST 1513
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo
Argentina
1991- Label and catalog number
- BMG TLP-50584MCA Records (MCST 1513)
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Australia
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCT 17547
- Format
- 12", Single
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCS 17546
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
103 F-2457 A-1Runout A
103 F-2457 B-1Runout 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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Argentina | BMG TLP-50584 / MCA Records (MCST 1513)First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Australia | MCA Records MCT 17547First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1991 | Europe | MCA Records MCS 17546First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | MCA Records MCT 17547First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | MCA Records MCT 17547First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Spain | MCA Records MCS 17546 (1A)First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | MCA Records MCS 17546 (1A) / MCA Records 1A MCS-17546First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCS 1513First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records WMCST 1513First year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | MCA Records MCST 1513First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MCS 175467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AAcross The Universe (Space-A-Go-Go Mix)
- B1Across The Universe
- B2Funky Paradise
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Across The Universe are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Across The Universe are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Across The Universe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCST 1513, released March 4, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Across The Universe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCST 1513, MCS 1513, WMCST 1513, TLP-50584) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Across The Universe 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.
