US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records ARZ 37400Scotti Bros. Records AL 37400
- Format
- LP, Stereo
John SchneiderNow Or Never
Vinyl pressings
Now Or Never
by John Schneider · 1981
11 pressings10 countriesSoft RockRockPop
Now Or Never was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Now Or Never
11 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Canada
June 1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic FZ 37400
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237651
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Å MX200024-B SBP237651-1Side 1 runout - stamped
Å MX200025-B SBP237651-2Side 2 runout - stamped
MX200024Side 1 label
MX200025Side 2 label
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Bellaphon 260.14.016
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records C25Y0013
- Format
- LP, Album
Mexico
1981- Label and catalog number
- Scotti Bros. Records GX 01-1213
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SBP 237651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Australia | CBS SBP 237651First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Germany | Bellaphon 260.14.016First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Scotti Bros. Records C25Y0013First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Mexico | Scotti Bros. Records GX 01-1213First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237651First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Philippines | Scotti Bros. Records ST-1001 / Scotti Bros. Records AL 37400First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Scotti Bros. Records S 90.406First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Scotti Bros. Records ARZ 37400 / Scotti Bros. Records AL 37400First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Epic EPIC-213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Epic FZ 37400First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1It's Now Or Never3:23
- A2Them Good Ol' Boys Are Bad3:35
- A3Stay With Me3:54
- A4Let Me Love You3:11
- A5Still3:25
- B1No. 34 In Atlanta2:55
- B2(Am I) Fallin' In Love With You2:39
- B3The Next Time Around3:31
- B4Stay3:35
- B5You Could Be The One Woman3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Now Or Never are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Now Or Never are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Now Or Never first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Scotti Bros. Records ARZ 37400.
How do I tell if my copy of Now Or Never is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARZ 37400, FZ 37400, SBP 237651, 260.14.016) 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 Now Or Never 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.