Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 609 573China Records 609 573
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Labi SiffreNothin's Gonna Change
Vinyl pressings
Nothin's Gonna Change
by Labi Siffre · 1987
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Nothin's Gonna Change 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 Nothin's Gonna Change
6 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 109 573China Records 109 573
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109573 A-1/11-87Runout side A stamped
DM DS 109573 B-1/11-87Runout side B stamped
S 109 573 ALabel side A
S 109 573 BLabel side B
UK
November 2, 1987- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOK 16
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOK 16 A1 Λ TownhouseA side runout etched
WOK 16 B1 ΛB side runout etched
WOK 16-AA side label
WOK 16-BB side label
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- China Records WOKX 16
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WOKX 16 A2 ARunout side A
WOKX 16 B2 ARunout side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 870 040-1China Records 870 040-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- China Records 870 040-7Chrysalis 870 040-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 609 573 / China Records 609 573First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 573 / China Records 109 573First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 870 040-1 / China Records 870 040-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | China Records 870 040-7 / Chrysalis 870 040-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | China Records WOKX 16First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | China Records WOK 16First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | China Records 887 634-1 / China Records WOKX 1612", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | China Records 889 672-7 / Polydor 889 672-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | China Records 889 673-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | China Records 889 673-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | China Records K-4667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANothin's Gonna Change3:37
- BThe Secret3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothin's Gonna Change are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Nothin's Gonna Change are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was Nothin's Gonna Change first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, UK, France. One of them is Chrysalis 609 573.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothin's Gonna Change is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 573, 109 573, WOK 16, WOKX 16) 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 Nothin's Gonna Change 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.
