Vinyl pressings
by Phil Collins · 1989
Another Day In Paradise was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 15 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.
VS 1234 A-4U-1-Q5 DSide A runout, stamped
VS 1234 B-1U-1-Q2 TOWNHOUSE DMM DSide B runout, stamped/etched
VS 1234-ASide A label
VS 1234-BSide B label
VST 1234 A-5U-1-2 D Ⅰ TownHouse DMMRunout side A, stamped, etched, variant 1
VST 1234 B-1U-1-4 D G TownHouse DMMRunout side B, stamped, etched
VST 1234 A-4U-1-1 D Ⅰ TownHouse DMMside A, stamped, etched, variant 2
VST 1234 B-1U-1-2 D TownHouse DMMside B, stamped, etched, variant 2
VS 1234 A-4U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, A-side, variant 1
VS 1234 B-4U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, B-side, variant 1
VS 1234 A-4U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, A-side, variant 2
VS 1234 B-1U-1-1- D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, B-side, variant 2
VS 1234 B-1U-1-1-Runout, A-side, stamped
VS 1234 A-3U-1-1-Runout, B-side, stamped
TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, A & B-side, etched
D 73 363033 ̶4̶4̶ VS 1234 A-3U-1- ̶0̶Q̶ 3Runout side A
D 73 363031̶3̶ 4 VS 1234 B-2U-1- 0Q3Runout side B
VS 1234-ALabel side A
VS 1234-BLabel side B
VS 1234 A-4U-1-2- TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, A-side, stamped, townhouse etched
VS 1234 B-2U-1-1- TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout, B-side, stamped, townhouse etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Brazil | WEA 6WP.1083First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Atlantic 78-87747First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 257 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 257 358-0First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | WEA 257 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | WEA 257359-7 / WEA 257 359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Guatemala | WEA 57359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | Virgin VS 1234First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | WEA 5RS-2002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | WEA, S.A. De C.V. PRO 415First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-0401 / Atlantic 257359-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Portugal | WEA 257 359-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1.186First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1234First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1234First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Hong Kong | WEA PC 12"12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
27 vinyl pressings of Another Day In Paradise are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Virgin VS 1234.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 1234, VST 1234, 7-88774, 7-257359) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 1234 A-4U-1-Q5 D and VS 1234 B-1U-1-Q2 TOWNHOUSE DMM D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
