France
1986- Label and catalog number
- EMI America 20 1502 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
Vinyl pressings
by Jason & The Scorchers · 1986
19th Nervous Breakdown was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 7 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.
2014937 7 A 21 M3 354676Runout side A, stamped
2014937 7 B 21 M3 354677Runout side B, stamped
2014937 ALabel side A
2014937 BLabel side B
12 EA 224 A-1-1-2-IIRunout Side A
12 EA 224 B-1-1-1-IIRunout Side B
EA224A-1-1--Q3-X1 DSide A (stamped)
EA224B-1-1--Q3-X1 DSide B (stamped)
502689Label Matrix
2014937-A1Side A, stamped
2014937-B1Side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1860First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | EMI America AMI 1860First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI America K 060 20 1502 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI America 20 1502 6First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | EMI America 2014937First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | EMI America 20 1502 612", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Netherlands | EMI America 20 1493 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | New Zealand | EMI America GOOD 151First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | US | EMI America SPRO-9823First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | EMI America 12EA 224First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | EMI America EA 224First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | EMI America 1C 006 20 1493 7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
12 vinyl pressings of 19th Nervous Breakdown are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is EMI America 20 1502 6.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 1502 6, 2014937, 12EA 224, EA 224) 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.
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.