UK
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin America VUS 44Virgin America 114 680
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VUS 44 A-1U-1-1Side A runout
VUS 44 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
VUS 44-ASide A label
VUS 44-BSide B label
Paula AbdulThe Promise Of A New Day
Vinyl pressings
The Promise Of A New Day
by Paula Abdul · 1991
14 pressings7 countriesDance-popElectronicPop
The Promise Of A New Day was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Promise Of A New Day
14 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 7 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
August 19, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST44
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUS 44
- Format
- 7"
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUSTP 44
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Poster bag
- Runout / matrix
VUSTP 44-ALabel side A
VUSTP 44-BLabel side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VUST 44
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 7-98752Captive Records 7-98752
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP ST-VR-60713 -1 1-3Runout side A
SP ST-VR-60714 -1 1-1Runout side B
ST-VR-60713-SPLabel side A
ST-VR-60714-SPLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUST 44First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Australia | Virgin VUS 44First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 680 / Virgin VUS 44First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 680First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 95053 / Virgin 95 053First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VUS 44First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | Italy | Virgin VUST 44First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Philippines | Virgin VAE-91-2027 / Virgin VUST44First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VUS 44First year7" | 7" |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VUST 44First year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VUSTP 44First year12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1991 | US | Virgin 7-98752 / Captive Records 7-98752First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin America VUS 44 / Virgin America 114 680First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Virgin VUST44First year12", Single | 12", Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Promise Of A New Day (7 Inch Edit)4:13
- BThe Promise Of A New Day (West Coast 7 Inch Edit)3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Promise Of A New Day are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Promise Of A New Day are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Promise Of A New Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin America VUS 44, released August 19, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of The Promise Of A New Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VUS 44, VUST44, VUSTP 44, VUST 44) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VUS 44 A-1U-1-1 and VUS 44 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Promise Of A New Day 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.
