UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo VERL 20
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VERL 20 A//1∇420 H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSESide A, runout, stamped
VERL 20 B//1∇420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSESide B, runout, stamped
NazarethThe Catch
Vinyl pressings
The Catch
by Nazareth · 1984
13 pressings12 countriesHard RockRock
The Catch 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 The Catch
11 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Brazil
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 818 823-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
818.328-1 1 01 ℗ 1984 200A-Side Runout
818.328-1 2 01 ℗ 1984 200B-Side Runout
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 9090
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP 9090-A TLC-ASide 1 Etched
SP 9090-B TLC-ASide 2 Etched
(SP 9090-A)Side 1 Label
(SP 9090-B)Side 2 Label
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 818 823-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
818 823-1 1Y 3 20Runout side A, variant 1
818 823-1 2Y 3 20Runout side B, variant 1
818 823 - 1 1Y 3 20 1 GRunout side A, variant 2
818 823 - 1 2Y 3 20 1A ERunout side B, variant 2
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 818823-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VER 818823 A MT 410 709Side A runout
VER 818823 B MT 410 709Side B runout
Mexico
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo LPR-23043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VERL 20 A//1∇420 H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSESide A, runout, stamped
VERL 20 B//1∇420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSESide B, runout, stamped
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Vertigo 818 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP 9090First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 818 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Vertigo 818823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Vertigo LPR-23043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Vertigo 818 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Portugal | Vertigo 818 823-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | South Africa | Vertigo STAR 5374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Vertigo 818 823-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Venezuela | Vertigo 20.061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Vertigo VERL 20First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Korea | Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP 648LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Back On Black RCV115LPLP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition, 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Party Down4:56
- A2Ruby Tuesday3:26
- A3Last Exit Brooklyn4:10
- A4Moondance4:05
- A5Love Of Freedom4:26
- B1This Month's Messiah5:10
- B2You Don't Believe In Us6:37
- B3Sweetheart Tree3:00
- B4Road To Nowhere3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Catch are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Catch are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 2014.
When was The Catch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Brazil, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Vertigo VERL 20, released September 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of The Catch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VERL 20, 818 823-1, SP 9090, 818823-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VERL 20 A//1∇420 H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSE and VERL 20 B//1∇420 H 1 1 1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Catch 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.
