US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 42922
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
STERLING P VS 4 42922 AS CP2A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING P VS 4 42922 BS CP2B-Side Runout Etching
VS4 42922 ASA-Side Label
VS4 42922 BSB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Just For Money
by Paul Hardcastle · 1985
31 pressings12 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Just For Money was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Just For Money
31 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 12 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 42937
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
STERLING P(AP) 4V9 42937 AS CC2A-Side Runout Etching
STERLING P(AP) 4V9 42937 BS CC1 GB-Side Runout Etching
4V9 42937 ASSide A Label
4V9 42937 BSSide B Label
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis VS4 42922
- Format
- 7", Promo, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CASH 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CASH 1 A//2▽420T 11 12Stamped Runout, Side A
CASH 1B//1▽420T 19 1Stamped Runout, Side B
BILBO. TAPEoneHand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CASHR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CASHX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CASHX 1 A//3∇420T BILBO-TAPE OneA-Side Run-out, Stamped,etched variant 1
CASHX 1 B//3∇420T BILBO-TAPE OneB-Side Run-out, Stamped,etched variant 1
CASHX 1 A//3∇420T 1 1 4 BILBO.TAPE OneA-Side Run-out, Stamped,etched variant 2
CASHX 1 B//3∇420T 1 1 1BILBO.TAPE OneB-Side Run-out, Stamped,etched variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s31 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Chrysalis CASHX 1 / Festival Records X 14241First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Chrysalis K-9846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-42937 / Chrysalis CS 42937First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Misprint |
| 1985 | Canada | Chrysalis 42922First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 602 098First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 884393-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 2922First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 394First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 393First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 393First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 394First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis X 14241First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 9846First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 2422First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS - 2922First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AJust For Money4:08
- BBack In Time5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Just For Money are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Just For Money are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Just For Money first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Europe, Spain and more. One of them is Chrysalis VS4 42922.
How do I tell if my copy of Just For Money is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS4 42922, 4V9 42937, CASH 1, CASHR 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STERLING P VS 4 42922 AS CP2 and STERLING P VS 4 42922 BS CP2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Just For Money 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.
