UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 777
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 777 A//3▽420 T BILBO TAPESide A runout, stamped/etched
POSPX-777-B1 BILBO TAPE ONE MT.Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Nineteen
by Phil Lynott · 1985
20 pressings7 countriesBlues RockPop RockRockBlues
Nineteen 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 Nineteen
19 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 777Polydor 883 571-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Red Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PODJ 777 A // 1 ▼ 420 T 1 1 3 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
POSP-777 .B-1 *MT* Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Etched) Side B
POSP-777 .A-1 *MT*1 1 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
POSP-777 -B2. MT. Bilbo Tape One 2Runout (Stamped/Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 777
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 777 A/4 PODJ 777 A // 4 ▼ 420 T 1 1 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
POSP-777 .B21 *MT* Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 777 - DJ
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PODJ 777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PODJ 777 A // 2 ▼ 420 T 1 1 1 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Stamped/Etched) Side A
PODJ 777 B//4 ▽420 T 1 21 Bilbo Tape OneRunout (Etched) Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 777
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
POSP-777-A2. MT. 2 BILBO.TAPE one 2Runout side A
POSP-777-B2. MT. BILBO.TAPE one 1Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 571-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883 571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 571-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 571-1 / Polydor 883 571-1 YFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 571-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 777First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mispress |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 12 MM 7020First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 12 MM 7020First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 571-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 571-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 777First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSP 777 / Polydor 883 571-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor POSPX 777 - DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | Polydor PODJ 777First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANineteen5:29
- B1Nineteen (Dub Mix)5:27
- B2A Night In The Life Of An Old Blues Singer4:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nineteen are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Nineteen are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Nineteen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 777.
How do I tell if my copy of Nineteen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 777, POSP 777, POSPX 777 - DJ, PODJ 777) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 777 A//3▽420 T BILBO TAPE and POSPX-777-B1 BILBO TAPE ONE MT.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nineteen 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.
