Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- BHF Productions 8620927/5
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BHF 5 - 1L 12• 3• 90 InzadiSide A
BHF 5 - 2L 12• 3• 90 InzadiSide B
MXMNothing Compares 2 U
Vinyl pressings
Nothing Compares 2 U
by MXM · 1990
13 pressings7 countriesDowntempoElectronic
Nothing Compares 2 U 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 Nothing Compares 2 U
13 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Italy
1990- Label and catalog number
- BHF Productions 8620927-7
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 267London Records 869066-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50122
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50122W-DJ
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VOZT 076
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZT 076First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Virgin VOZ 076First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | London Records LONX 267 / London Records 869067-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6332-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 6332-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | BHF Productions 8620927/5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | BHF Productions 8620927-7First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-061First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-061-PROFirst year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | Boy Records BOY-061 PROFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | London Records LON 267 / London Records 869066-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50122First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. NP50122W-DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANothing Compares 2 U (Dove Mix)5:00
- B1Nothing Compares 2 U (Love Mix)4:40
- B2Piano 4 U3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothing Compares 2 U are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Nothing Compares 2 U are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Nothing Compares 2 U first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Italy, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is BHF Productions 8620927/5.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothing Compares 2 U is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 8620927/5, 8620927-7, LON 267, NP50122) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BHF 5 - 1L 12• 3• 90 Inzadi and BHF 5 - 2L 12• 3• 90 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothing Compares 2 U 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.