France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 878 520-7Vertigo 878 520-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8785207 A PDO ARunout side A
8̶7̶8̶0̶7̶8̶7̶ B PDO 8785207B PDO ARunout side B
Jon Bon JoviMiracle
Vinyl pressings
Miracle
by Jon Bon Jovi · 1990
16 pressings9 countriesPop RockSoft RockRockPop
Miracle was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Miracle
16 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 9 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo JBJ 212Vertigo 878 523-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
JBJ 212 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, machine stamped
JBJ 212 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, machine stamped
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo JBJP 212Vertigo 878 591-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
JBJP-212-A1 COPYMASTER.MILES.Side A runout
JPJB-212-B1 COPYMASTER.MILES.Side B runout
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo JBJ 2Phonogram 878 522-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
JBJ 2 A-1 U-1-Q1 JASide A runout
JBJ 2 B-2 U-1-Q1Side B runout
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo JBJ 2Vertigo 878 522-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 878 392-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
878-392-7-BS-SP 1-1Side A
878-392-7-BS-SP 1-1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Mercury 878 392-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australia | Mercury 878 392-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Canada | Mercury 878 392-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Vertigo 878 520-7 / Morgan Creek 878 520-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | Mercury 878 520-7 / Vertigo 878 520-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N-016First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Netherlands | Vertigo 878 521-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Spain | Vertigo 878 521-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Spain | Vertigo 878 520-7 / Polygram 878 520-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo JBJ 212 / Vertigo 878 523-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo JBJP 212 / Vertigo 878 591-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo JBJDJ2First year7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Advance, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo JBJ 2 / Phonogram 878 522-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | Vertigo JBJ 2 / Vertigo 878 522-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Mercury 878 392-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMiracle (Edit)4:34
- BBang A Drum4:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miracle are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Miracle are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Miracle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Mercury 878 520-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Miracle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 878 520-7, JBJ 212, JBJP 212, JBJ 2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8785207 A PDO A and 8̶7̶8̶0̶7̶8̶7̶ B PDO 8785207B PDO A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miracle 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.
