Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Smash One Music SHO 12215
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition
Nancy CostaNew York Times
Vinyl pressings
New York Times
by Nancy Costa · 1984
12 pressings5 countriesItalo-DiscoSynth-popElectronic
New York Times was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 New York Times
6 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Ricordi SRL 11012
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SLN84 7999 SRL 11012 A ▲▲Runout area side A
SLN84 8000 B SRL 11012Runout area side B
SLN84 7999Label side A
SLN84 8000Label side B
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Smash One Music SHO 12215 bis
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Arca 201.876
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Toledo INT 127.506
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Multicoloured vinyl
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Toledo INT 112.552
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Arca 201.876First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Toledo INT 127.506First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Toledo INT 112.552First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Smash One Music SHO 12215First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Italy | Ricordi SRL 11012First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Smash One Music SHO 12215 bisFirst year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1985 | Brazil | Arca 801.40027", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Pathé 1564726 / Magical Ring Records 156472612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | France | Magical Ring Records 20082777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | K-Tel International (Finland) Oy NAC-167", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | K-Tel NAC-121612", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label 156472612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- ANew York Times5:45
- BNew York Times (Instrumental Version)6:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of New York Times are there?
12 vinyl pressings of New York Times are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was New York Times first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, Brazil, Germany. One of them is Smash One Music SHO 12215.
How do I tell if my copy of New York Times is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHO 12215, SRL 11012, SHO 12215 bis, 201.876) 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 New York Times 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.