US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 768-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Robin BeckTrouble Or Nothin'
Vinyl pressings
Trouble Or Nothin'
by Robin Beck · 1989
11 pressings7 countriesAORHard RockRock
Trouble Or Nothin' 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Trouble Or Nothin'
8 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 768-1Phonogram 838 768-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 838 910-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
838 768 1 S1 = 2 670 07 1 1 38Runout side A, variant 1
838 768 1 S2 = 2 670 07 1 2 3 9Runout side B, variant 1
838 768 1 S1 = 2 670 07 1 1 1 7Runout side A, variant 2
838 768 1 S2 = 2 670 07 1 1 1 3Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 768-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
838 768 1 S1=2 670 07 118Runout, Side A - variant 1
838 768 1 S2=2 670 07 118Runout, Side B - variant 1
838 768 1 S1=2 670 07 1143Runout, Side A - variant 2
838 768 1 S2=2 670 07 1235Runout, Side B - variant 2
Greece
1989- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 838 768-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Philippines
1989- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 838 768-1Coca-Cola 838 768-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
838 768 1 S1=2 670 07 118Runout, Side A - variant 1
838 768 1 S2=2 670 07 118Runout, Side B - variant 1
838 768 1 S1=2 670 07 1143Runout, Side A - variant 2
838 768 1 S2=2 670 07 1235Runout, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Mercury 838 768-1 / Phonogram 838 768-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Metronome 838 910-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 838 768-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Mercury 838 768-1First yearLP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
| 1989 | Europe | Metronome 838 910-1LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1989 | Greece | Metronome 838 768-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Metronome 838 910-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Philippines | Mercury 838 768-1 / Coca-Cola 838 768-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Mercury 838 768-1 / Phonogram 838 768-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Mercury 838 768-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Mercury 838 768-2LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hide Your Heart4:03
- A2Don't Lose Any Sleep4:06
- A3If You Were A Woman (And I Was A Man)3:36
- A4Hold Back The Night3:37
- A5Save Up All Your Tears4:05
- B1In A Crazy World Like This3:56
- B2Tears In The Rain4:41
- B3A Heart For You4:11
- B4Sleepin' With The Enemy3:35
- B5First Time3:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Trouble Or Nothin' are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Trouble Or Nothin' are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Trouble Or Nothin' first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Australasia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Mercury 838 768-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Trouble Or Nothin' is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 838 768-1, 838 910-1) 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 Trouble Or Nothin' 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.
