UK
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12 QUEENSG 19Parlophone 20 4533 8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
⊗⌧ 12QUEENS19 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - D TOWNHOUSE DMMRunout Side A
Vinyl pressings
The Show Must Go On
by Queen · 1991
16 pressings3 countriesSpoken WordClassic RockRockNon-Music
The Show Must Go On 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 Show Must Go On
11 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 3 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
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 19Parlophone 20 4533 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 19 A-1U-1-Q3A-side, stamped
QUEEN 19 B-1U-1-Q2B-side, stamped
TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A & B runout, etched
QUEEN 19AA-side center label
UK
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 19 A-1U-1-Q3A-side, stamped
QUEEN 19 B-1U-1-Q2B-side, stamped
QUEEN 19AA-side center label
QUEEN 19BB-side center label
UK
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 19Parlophone 20 4533 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Card Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 19 A-1U-1-Q3 TOWNHOUSE DMMSide A runout
QUEEN 19 B-1U-1-Q2 TOWNHOUSE DMMSide B runout
QUEEN 19ASide A label
QUEEN 19BSide B label
UK
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone QUEEN 19
- Format
- 7", Single · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
QUEEN 19 A-1U-1-Q3Side A runout, stamped
QUEEN 19 B-1U-1-Q2Side B runout, stamped
QUEEN 19ASide A label
QUEEN 19BSide B label
Europe
October 14, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 016 20 4533 7Parlophone QUEEN 19
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Toploader Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
2045337-A1Run-out side A, variant 1
2045337-B1Run-out side B, variant 1
2045337-A2Run-out side A, variant 2
2045337-B1Run-out side B, variant 2
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.
1990s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 060 20 4533 6 / Parlophone 12 QUEEN 19First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 20 4533 6 / Parlophone 12 QUEEN 19First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Parlophone 14-204533 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Italy | Parlophone 06-2045337 / Parlophone 06 20 4533 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 016 20 4533 7 / Parlophone QUEEN 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Parlophone 016 20 4533 7 / Parlophone QUEEN 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone 12 QUEENSG 19 / Parlophone 20 4533 8First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Etched |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 19 / Parlophone 20 4533 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 19First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 19 / Parlophone 20 4533 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Parlophone QUEEN 19First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1994 | Italy | EMI 8 81475 77", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | Italy | EMI 7243 8 81475 7 67", Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | Italy | EMI 7243 8 81475 7 67", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1994 | Italy | EMI 7243 8 81475 7 67", Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1The Show Must Go On4:36
- A2Keep Yourself Alive3:47
- A3Queen Talks1:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Show Must Go On are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Show Must Go On are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1991 and 1994.
When was The Show Must Go On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, Italy. One of them is Parlophone 12 QUEENSG 19, released October 14, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of The Show Must Go On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 QUEENSG 19, QUEEN 19, 016 20 4533 7, 060 20 4533 6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ⊗⌧ 12QUEENS19 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - D TOWNHOUSE DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Show Must Go On 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.
