Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 829 412-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
829 188-1 S 1 320Runout side A
829 188-1 S 2 320Runout side B
829 188-1 S 1Label side A
829 188-1 S 2Label side B
Johnny NashHere Again
Vinyl pressings
Here Again
by Johnny Nash · 1986
11 pressings10 countriesFunk / SoulPop
Here Again 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Here Again
11 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 829 188-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
829 188-1 S 1A side label
829 188-1 S 2B side label
Argentina
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 829 412-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Jamaica
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 829 412-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 829 412-1
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor STARL 5437
- Format
- LP, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Metronome 829 188-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Jamaica | Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0522First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Portugal | Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Africa | Polydor STARL 5437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.543-LFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2223619 / Polydor 829 412-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Zimbabwe | Polydor STARL 5437 / Trutone Music STARL 5437First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Born To Sing5:09
- A2Precious Lady5:20
- A3Rock Me Baby4:30
- A4Island Girl4:03
- A5Baby You're Mine3:30
- B1Mansion In The Sky4:38
- B2Here Again5:50
- B3We Got Troubles4:32
- B4Now You're Gone4:10
- B5Never Going Back4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Here Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Here Again are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Here Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Germany, Argentina, Jamaica, Portugal and more. One of them is Polydor 829 412-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Here Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 829 412-1, 829 188-1, STARL 5437, 30.543-L) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 829 188-1 S 1 320 and 829 188-1 S 2 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Here Again 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.
