Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 9734A&M Records AM 2596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NL 19-9734-1A-1 ARunout side A
NL 19-9734-1B-1 ARunout side B
19-009734-1Label side A
19-009734-2Label side B
Lani HallNever Say Never Again
Vinyl pressings
Never Say Never Again
by Lani Hall · 1983
15 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackLatin JazzEasy ListeningPop
Never Say Never Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Never Say Never Again
15 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P A+M 02596A-P1A Side
P A+M 02596B-P2B Side
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02596A-RCA1Side A Etching
A&M 02596B-RCA1Side B Etching
AM-02596-ASide A Label
AM-02596-BSide B Label
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2596
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AM 02596A-M2Side A Etching
AM 02596B-M2Side B Etching
AM-02596-ASide A Label
AM-02596-BSide B Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records K-9272First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2596First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9734 / A&M Records AM 2596First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France & Benelux | A&M Records AMS 9738First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9734First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-787First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records ams 9734First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMS 9734First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 159First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AM 159First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2596First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records AM-2596First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANever Say Never Again3:00
- BUne Chanson D'Amour3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Say Never Again are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Never Say Never Again are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Never Say Never Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 9734.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Say Never Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 9734, AM 159, AM-2596, K-9272) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NL 19-9734-1A-1 A and NL 19-9734-1B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Say Never 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.
