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Nina HagenNew York New York

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New York New York

by Nina Hagen · 1983

12 pressings7 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic

New York New York was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 New York

11 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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

1983
Label and catalog number
Columbia 44-04265
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Runout / matrix

GI XSS171498-1CEtched Side A

GI XSS171499-1CEtched Side B

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US

1983
Label and catalog number
Columbia 44-04265
Format
12" · Pitman Pressing
Runout / matrix

P 0 XSS171498-1B BSide A etched

P 0 XSS171499-1A ASide B etched

XSS 171498Side A label

XSS 171499Side B label

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US

1983
Label and catalog number
Columbia 44-04265
Format
12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

P XSS171498-1BEtched Side A

P XSS171499-1AEtched Side B

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Europe

1983
Label and catalog number
CBS CBSA 12-3749CBS CBS A-12.3749
Format
12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
Runout / matrix

NL 11-3749-1A-1 ASide A runout

NL 11-3749-1B-1 ASide B runout

11-003749-1Side A label

11-003749-2Side B label

Full details of this pressing

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.

1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1983AustraliaCBS BA 12077First year12", 45 RPM12", 45 RPM
1983AustraliaCBS BA 12077First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo
1983BrazilDiscos CBS 43565First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM7", 33 ⅓ RPM
1983EuropeCBS CBSA 12-3749 / CBS CBS A-12.3749First year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
1983EuropeCBS CBSA 3749 / CBS A 3749First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1983FranceCBS SDC 11024First year12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited12", Promo, Limited Edition · Promo, Limited
1983SpainCBS CBS A-3749 / CBS CBS A 3749First year7", 45 RPM7", 45 RPM
1983SpainCBS CBS A-12.3749First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
1983USColumbia 44-04265First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1983USColumbia 44-04265First year12"12"
1983USColumbia 44-04265First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo
1984CanadaColumbia 12CXP 04265 / Columbia 12CXP-0426512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. ANew York New York5:06
  2. B1Zarah4:38
  3. B2New York New York (German Version)4:41

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of New York New York are there?

12 vinyl pressings of New York New York are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.

When was New York New York first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, Australia, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is Columbia 44-04265.

How do I tell if my copy of New York New York is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 44-04265, BA 12077, 43565, CBSA 12-3749) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GI XSS171498-1C and GI XSS171499-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is New York New York 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.

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