UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1017
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Grey labels
- Runout / matrix
DD VST 1017 A-1 U-1-1- SO LONG MY FUNNY VALENTINESide A
DD VST 1017 B-1 U-1-1- HI CATHYSide B
Johnny Hates JazzTurn Back The Clock
Vinyl pressings
Turn Back The Clock
by Johnny Hates Jazz · 1987
20 pressings11 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Turn Back The Clock was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Turn Back The Clock
16 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1017
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Red / Green Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1017 A-1U-1-2→3 D SIPI KEEP IT COOLRunout stamped and etched side A
VS 1017 B-1U-1-1= 2 HI CATHY DDRunout stamped and etched side B
VS 1017 A-1U-1-1-G DDAlternate Version Runout stamped and etched side A
VS 1017 B-1U-1-1-G CATHY DDAlternate Version Runout stamped and etched side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1017
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Grey labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1017 A-1U-1-1-10 DDA-side runout, stamped
SIPI KEEP IT COOLA-side runout, etched
VS 1017 B-1 U-1 -2-10 DB-side runout, stamped
HI CATHYB-side runout, etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1017
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Red/Green labels
- Runout / matrix
VST 1017 A-1U-1-1-2 DDA-side runout, stamped Variant 1&2
SO LONG MY FUNNY VALENTINEA-side runout, etched Variant 1&2
VST 1017 B-1U-1-1- DDB-side runout, stamped Variant 1
SIPI KEEP IT COOL TH [T over the H] HI CATHYB-side runout, etched Variant 1&2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1017
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VST 1017 A-1U-1-1
So Long My Funny Valentine
Europe
November 9, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 109 585Virgin 109 585-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109585 A-1/10-87Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 109585 B-1/10-87 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS 109585 A-1/10-87Runout side A, variant 2
DM DS 109585 B-1/10-87Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Virgin VST 1017First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Virgin VS 1017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Virgin 609 585 / Virgin 609 585-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Ireland | Virgin VS1017First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VINX 197First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45255First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Virgin VJS-7020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Virgin OC-EP-17178First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Virgin VS-8084First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Virgin F-609 600 / Virgin F 609 600First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VST 1017First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 1017First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VS 1017First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VST 1017First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | UK | Virgin VST 1017First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
Tracklist
- ATurn Back The Clock (Extended Mix)
- B1Cracking Up
- B2Turn Back The Clock
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn Back The Clock are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Turn Back The Clock are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Turn Back The Clock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Europe, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin VST 1017.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn Back The Clock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1017, VS 1017, 109 585, 609 585) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DD VST 1017 A-1 U-1-1- SO LONG MY FUNNY VALENTINE and DD VST 1017 B-1 U-1-1- HI CATHY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Turn Back The Clock 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.
