US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Sire 1-25772Sire 9 25772-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-25772-A-SH2 ɑ B-32011-SH2 △21508 1-1Side A
1-25772-B-RE1-SH3 ɑ B-32012-Re1-SH3 △21508-X 1-1Side B
Nick KamenUs
Vinyl pressings
Us
by Nick Kamen · 1988
11 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Us was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Us
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242398-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MX301143 242398•1•1Hand etched
MX301144 242398•1•2Hand etched
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 23981
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242398-1WEA WX176
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 242398-1-A <T>Runout Side A
R / S Alsdorf 242398-1-B <T>Runout Side B
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA 242398-1WEA WX176
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Israel
1988- Label and catalog number
- WEA BAN 242398-1General Music Co. Ltd. BAN 242398-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 242398-1-ARunout area side A
R/S Alsdorf 242398-1-BRunout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | WEA 242398-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | WEA 24 23981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | WEA 242398-1 / WEA WX176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | WEA 242398-1 / WEA WX176First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | WEA 242398-1 / WEA WX176LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Israel | WEA BAN 242398-1 / General Music Co. Ltd. BAN 242398-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Italy | WEA 242398-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Mexico | WEA LWI-6775First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | WEA 242398-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 242398-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Sire 1-25772 / Sire 9 25772-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Bring Me Your Love4:26
- A2Turn It Up3:32
- A3Guilty4:09
- A4This Is Really Love3:35
- A5Count On Me4:40
- B1Tell Me4:20
- B2I Can't Live Without Your Love3:40
- B3Wonders Of You4:20
- B4Steal Love7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Us are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Us are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Us first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Sire 1-25772.
How do I tell if my copy of Us is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-25772, 242398-1, 24 23981, BAN 242398-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1-25772-A-SH2 ɑ B-32011-SH2 △21508 1-1 and 1-25772-B-RE1-SH3 ɑ B-32012-Re1-SH3 △21508-X 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Us 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.
