UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VERL 15Vertigo 822 239-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VERL 15 A//2▽420 Z 1 1 3 sound clinicSide A runout
VERL 15 B//2▽420 Z 1 1 1 JONZSide B runout
John IllsleyNever Told A Soul
Vinyl pressings
Never Told A Soul
by John Illsley · 1984
14 pressings11 countriesAcousticClassic RockRock
Never Told A Soul was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Never Told A Soul
13 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VERL 15
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
- Runout / matrix
VERL 15 A//2▽420 Z sound clinicSide A runout
VERL 15 B//2▽420 Z JKSide B runout
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 822 239-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VOG-1-3342
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VOG-1-3342A-2 SNB 230Etched
VOG-1-3342B-2 SNB 230Etched
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 822 239-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
015 822239 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMSide A
015 822239 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMSide B
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 822 239-1Vertigo 822 239-1 Q
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
822 239 - 1 1 Y 320Side 1 Stamped
822 239 - 1 2 Y 320Side 2 Stamped
AA 822 239-1.1 YLabel side A
AA 822 239-1.2 YLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Vertigo VOG-1-3342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 822 239-1 / Vertigo 822 239-1 QFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Vertigo 25PP-143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Vertigo 25PP-143First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Vertigo VERL 15 / Vertigo 822 239-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Vertigo VERL 15First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1986 | Argentina | Vertigo 27376 / Vertigo 822 239-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Boy With Chinese Eyes5:00
- A2The Night Café4:59
- A3Never Told A Soul6:12
- A4Jimmy On The Central Line4:39
- B1Northern Land8:13
- B2Another Alibi4:23
- B3Let The River Flow6:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Told A Soul are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Never Told A Soul are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Never Told A Soul first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Vertigo VERL 15.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Told A Soul is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VERL 15, 822 239-1, VOG-1-3342, 25PP-143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VERL 15 A//2▽420 Z 1 1 3 sound clinic and VERL 15 B//2▽420 Z 1 1 1 JONZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Told A Soul 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.