Costa Rica
1985- Label and catalog number
- CBS 7013090
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Never As Good As The First Time
by Sade · 1985
33 pressings13 countriesSoul-JazzDowntempoElectronicJazz
Never As Good As The First Time 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 Never As Good As The First Time
2 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Philippines
1985- Label and catalog number
- Portrait POS-20510
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Costa Rica | CBS 7013090First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | Philippines | Portrait POS-20510First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1217812", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1217812", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 12167", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 11267", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 11267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Brazil | Epic 60008 / Epic 60.00812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Portrait 37 058467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | Portrait 12EXP 0537512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 7061 / Epic A70617", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12.7061 / Epic A 12.706112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Epic EPC A 70617", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 07・5P-4087", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | Epic 12·3P-72712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ANever As Good As The First Time3:57
- BKeep Hanging On2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never As Good As The First Time are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Never As Good As The First Time are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Never As Good As The First Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Costa Rica, Philippines. One of them is CBS 7013090.
How do I tell if my copy of Never As Good As The First Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7013090, POS-20510) 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 Never As Good As The First Time 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.
