UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records FREUD 9
- Format
- LP, Album · Pink
- Runout / matrix
MPO FRUED g A∧Side One Etched
MPO FRUED g B∧Side Two Etched
Johnny ThundersQue Sera, Sera
Vinyl pressings
Que Sera, Sera
by Johnny Thunders · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesRock & RollPunkGarage RockRock
Que Sera, Sera was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Que Sera, Sera
4 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records FREUD 9
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO FRUED g A∧Side One Etched
MPO FRUED g B∧Side Two Etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jungle Records FREUD P9
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- SMS Records SP25-5277
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | SMS Records SP25-5277First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records FREUD 9First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records FREUD 9First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records FREUD P9First yearLP, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Jungle Records FREUD 9LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1986 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3031LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3031LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | AIM AIM 1007LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 900953LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 2019 | USA & Europe | Jungle Records FREUDLP129LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Czech Republic & Slovakia | Jungle Records FREUDLP129PLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | Producciones Twins T 3031 / Producciones Twins 4T 3031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Short Lives
- A2M.I.A.
- A3I Only Wrote This Song For You
- A4Little Bit Of Whore
- A5Cool Operator
- B1Blame It On Mom
- B2Tie Me Up
- B3Alone In A Crowd
- B4Billy Boy
- B5Endless Party
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Que Sera, Sera are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Que Sera, Sera are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was Que Sera, Sera first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan. One of them is Jungle Records FREUD 9.
How do I tell if my copy of Que Sera, Sera is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FREUD 9, FREUD P9, SP25-5277) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO FRUED g A∧ and MPO FRUED g B∧. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Que Sera, Sera 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.
