Vinyl pressings
by Madness · 1985
Yesterday's Men 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.
22 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
JAZZ SD5 A1 ORLAKE BILBO.TAPE ONESide A, on PD
JAZZ SD5.B1 ORLAKE BILBO.TAPE ONESide B, on PD
JAZZ SD 5 C1 ·ORLAKE·Side C
JAZZ SD5 D2 ·ORLAKE· NO REPAIRS!Side D
JAZZ 512 A-1U-1-1 HELLO HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAIN DB TAPE ONESide A, stamped and etched (variant 1)
JAZZ 512 B-1U-1-1 RECORDED ON TASCAM 244 PORTASTUDIO...Side B, stamped and etched (variant 1)
JAZZ 512 A-1U-1-1 1 8 HELLO HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAIN! DB. TAPE ONESide A, stamped and etched (variant 2)
JAZZ 512 B-2U-1-1 1 X1 RECORDED ON TASCAM 244 PORTASTUDIO…Side B, stamped and etched (variant 2)
JAZZ 5A-2U-1-1-0 Hello Hello we're back againSide A
JAZZ 5B 2U-1-1-0 From the forthcoming album "Lost in The Museum"Side B
HELLO, HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAINSide A, etched (variant 2)
JAZZ 5A - 1U - 1 - 1 - 0Side A, stamped (variant 2)
JAZZ 5A-2U-1-1 ⇀ 16 HELLO, HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAIN.A-Side runout
JAZZ 5 B-1U-1-1 ⇀ 20 FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM "LOST IN THE MUSEUM"B-Side runout
JAZZ 5A-2U-1-1-0 Hello Hello we're back againA-Side runout (variant 1)
JAZZ 5B 2U-1-1-0 From the forthcoming album "Lost in The Museum"B-Side runout (variant 1)
JAZZ 5A - 1U- 1 - 1 - 0 HELLO, HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAINA-Side runout (variant 2)
JAZZ 5 B - 2U- 1 - 1- X 1 FROM THE FORTHCOMING ALBUM "LOST IN THE MUSEUM"B-Side runout (variant 2)
JAZZ 5A-2U-1-1-0 Hello Hello we're back againSide A
JAZZ 5B 2U-1-1-0 From the forthcoming album "Lost in The Museum"Side B
HELLO, HELLO WE'RE BACK AGAINSide A, etched (variant 2)
JAZZ 5A - 1U - 1 - 1 - 0Side A, stamped (variant 2)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Zarjazz JAZZ 5-12 / Virgin JAZZ 5-12First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Zarjazz JAZZ 5 / Virgin JAZZ 5First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 584 / Virgin 107 584-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 602 010 / Virgin 602 010-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80204 / Zarjazz 80204First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90207First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Zarjazz JAZZ 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Zarjazz VIN 45160 / Virgin VIN 45160First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Zarjazz VIN 45160 / Virgin VIN 45160First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 5 / Virgin JAZZ 5First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Zarjazz JAZZ 5-12 / Virgin JAZZ 5-12First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 641First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin A 107584 / Virgin A-107.584First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin Records Ltd. F-602.010First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | UK | Zarjazz JAZZSD 5 / Zarjazz JAZZ S D5First year7", Shape, Picture Disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Picture disc |
22 vinyl pressings of Yesterday's Men are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Zarjazz JAZZSD 5.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAZZSD 5, JAZZ 5-12, JAZZ 5, Jazz 5-12 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAZZ SD5 A1 ORLAKE BILBO.TAPE ONE and JAZZ SD5.B1 ORLAKE BILBO.TAPE ONE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
