UK
October 29, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 727
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 727 A-5U-1-1--X1A-side
VS 727 B-2U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSEB-side
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The DarkNever Turn Away
Vinyl pressings
Never Turn Away
by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark · 1984
12 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Never Turn Away 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 Never Turn Away
10 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.
UK
October 29, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 727-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo · EMI Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VS 72712 A-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
VS 72712 B-1U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
VS 72712 A-1U-1-1-3 TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
VS 72712 B-2U-1-1-x1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
October 29, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 727 A-5U-1-2-4A-side
VS 727 B-1U-1-2-1 TOWNHOUSEB-side
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSY 727
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
VSY-727-A CPC-SRT TOWNHOUSEA-Side Runout
VSY-727-B CPC-SRT TOWNHOUSEB-Side Runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 727
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
VS 727 A-5U-1-1--Side A runout
VS 727 B-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSESide B runout
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VS 727 A-5U-1-2-5A-side
VS 727 B-2U-1-1-9 TOWNHOUSEB-side
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
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 608 / Virgin 601 608-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | Virgin VS 727First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VSY 727First year7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VSY 727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 727First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VSY 7277", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 979 / Virgin 106 979-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 727First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 727-12First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Virgin VS 727First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin VS 727-12 / Virgin F-VS 727-1212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- ANever Turn Away
- BWrappup
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Turn Away are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Never Turn Away are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Never Turn Away first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Europe, Ireland. One of them is Virgin VS 727, released October 29, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Turn Away is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 727, VS 727-12, VSY 727, 106 979) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 727 A-5U-1-1--X1 and VS 727 B-2U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Turn Away 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.
