South Korea
September 20, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 7243 7 89721 1 2Parlophone EKPL-0342
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Very
by Pet Shop Boys · 1993
16 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Very was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Very
11 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Europe
September 27, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSD 143Parlophone 0777 7 89721 1 2
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PCSD 143 A-1-1-1 JA claireSide A runout
PCSD 143 B-1-1-1 JASide B runout
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 070 789721 1Parlophone 789721 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMG 789721-1-A ... 1S A1Runout stamped side A
BMG 789721-1-B ... 1S A2Runout stamped side B
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 11001568EMI 11001568
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
111568 A RJSide A
111568 B Rafail JSide B
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11001568
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1993- Label and catalog number
- EMI 303-0287
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Parlophone 070 789721 1 / Parlophone 789721 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | Parlophone 11001568 / EMI 11001568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Colombia | EMI 11001568First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Ecuador | EMI 303-0287First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Ecuador | EMI 303-0287First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1993 | Greece | Parlophone 0777 7 89721 1 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Italy | Parlophone 0777 7 89721 1 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Russia | S.B.A. Records, Inc. SBA Ltd 0294 07 / ParlophoneFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Parlophone 074 7897211 / Parlophone PCSD 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone PCSD 143LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1993 | UK | Parlophone PCSD 143LP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing, Promo, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, White Label, Test Pressing, Promo, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1993 | South Korea | Parlophone 7243 7 89721 1 2 / Parlophone EKPL-0342First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Parlophone PCSD 143 / Parlophone 0777 7 89721 1 2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Parlophone 0190295823085LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Parlophone 0190295823085LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Parlophone PCSD 143LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Can You Forgive Her?3:53
- A2I Wouldn't Normally Do This Kind Of Thing3:04
- A3Liberation4:06
- A4A Different Point Of View3:26
- A5Dreaming Of The Queen4:20
- A6Yesterday, When I Was Mad3:55
- B1The Theatre5:11
- B2One And One Make Five3:31
- B3To Speak Is A Sin4:46
- B4Young Offender4:50
- B5One In A Million3:54
- B6Go West5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Very are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Very are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1993 and 2025.
When was Very first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in South Korea, Europe, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is Parlophone 7243 7 89721 1 2, released September 20, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Very is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7243 7 89721 1 2, PCSD 143, 070 789721 1, 11001568) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Very 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.
