Belgium
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2002-014ASide A, runout, etched
2002-014BSide B, runout, etched
Roxy MusicThe Same Old Scene
Vinyl pressings
The Same Old Scene
by Roxy Music · 1980
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
The Same Old Scene was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Same Old Scene
12 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 014
- Format
- 7", Single
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 014
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Limited Edition Picture Sleeve
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 997
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
176 2001997 A 380 POLYGRAM ACRunout Stamped - Side A
176 2001997 B 380 POLYGRAM BCRunout Stamped - Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2002 014First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2002 014First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2002 014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Australia | Polydor 2002 014First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Belgium | Polydor 2002 014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2001 997First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0007 / Polydor 7DM0007First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0007First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 014 / Polydor ROXY 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Polydor POLY 99First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | South Africa | Polydor PS 1188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Polydor 20 02 014First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 7DM0007 / Polydor 7DM 00077", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Same Old Scene3:55
- BMy Only Love5:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Same Old Scene are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Same Old Scene are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was The Same Old Scene first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Belgium, Australia, France, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor 2002 014.
How do I tell if my copy of The Same Old Scene is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2002 014, 2001 997, 7DM 0007, POLY 99) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2002-014A and 2002-014B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Same Old Scene 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.
