Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Karma 2023 116Karma 2023116
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2023 116 S1 320 1 ARunout side A
2023 116 S2 320 1 ARunout side B
Ruth WatersNever Gonna Be The Same
Vinyl pressings
Never Gonna Be The Same
by Ruth Waters · 1978
21 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Never Gonna Be The Same was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Never Gonna Be The Same
4 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 2 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 56
- Format
- 12"
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Karma POSP 56
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 56Steppin' Out POSPX 56
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Karma 2023 116 / Karma 2023116First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor POSPX 56First year12" | 12" |
| 1978 | UK | Polydor POSPX 56 / Steppin' Out POSPX 56First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Karma POSP 56First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Australia | Harbour Records MSD 35912", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2023 1167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | WEA Filipacchi Music 20 160 / Atlantic 20 16012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Atlantic 11 3307", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Karma 2141 17312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2141 10312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2023 1167", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2141 103 / Karma 2141 10312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2023 116 / Karma 2023 1167", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Millennium JD-1177912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, Stereo · Promo, Limited |
| 1979 | US | Millennium JD-1177712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANever Gonna Be The Same4:52
- BStart A New Affair4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Gonna Be The Same are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Never Gonna Be The Same are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Never Gonna Be The Same first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, UK. One of them is Karma 2023 116.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Gonna Be The Same is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2023 116, POSPX 56, POSP 56) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2023 116 S1 320 1 A and 2023 116 S2 320 1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Gonna Be The Same 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.