US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS 15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Marilyn MonroeNever Before And Never Again
Vinyl pressings
Never Before And Never Again
by Marilyn Monroe · 1978
20 pressings9 countriesSoundtrackBig BandVocalJazz
Never Before And Never Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Before And Never Again
7 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS 15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DS-15005-ARunout A
DS-15005-B 15005Runout B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS 15005Stet Records DS-15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DS-15005-ASide 1 runout
DS-15005-BSide 2 runout
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS 15005Stet Records DS-15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DS-15005-ARunout etched side A
DS-15005-B 15005Runout etched side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS 15005Stet Records DS-15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Grey Label
- Runout / matrix
DS-15005-ARunout etched side A
DS-15005-B 15005Runout etched side B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Stet Records DS15005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Stet Records DS15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8573First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005 / Stet Records DS-15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005 / Stet Records DS-15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | Stet Records DS 15005 / Stet Records DS-15005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Spain | Zartos Z-4063LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Ricordi ORL 8573LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Japan | DRG Records VIP-7307LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Portugal | RT Internacional RTI 12-2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Spain | DRG Records 20L0109LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Europe | Belter 2-90.014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Belter 2-90.014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Belter 2-90.014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Belter 2-90.014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 50032LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Poland | Arston ALP-026 / Wifon LP-150LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Stet Records DS 15005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
- A1Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend3:30
- A2A Little Girl From Little Rock3:04
- A3Ain't There Anyone Here For Love?3:21
- A4When Love Goes Wrong3:27
- A5Bye Bye Baby5:29
- A Rare Side Of Marilyn Monroe
- B1Do It Again3:11
- B2Kiss2:59
- B3You'd Be Surprised3:06
- B4(This Is) A Fine Romance2:19
- B5She Acts Like A Woman Should2:45
- B6Heat Wave (Alternate Take)4:21
- B7Happy Birthday Mister President0:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Before And Never Again are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Never Before And Never Again are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1978 and 1988.
When was Never Before And Never Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in US, Canada, Italy. One of them is Stet Records DS 15005.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Before And Never Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS 15005, DS15005, ORL 8573) 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 Never Before And 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.
