UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 770Polydor 883 513-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX770A//1▽420R114Side A runout groove, etched
POSPX770B//1▽420R111Side B runout groove, etched
Vinyl pressings
Day By Day
by Shakatak · 1985
19 pressings10 countriesJazz-FunkJazzFunk / Soul
Day By Day 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 Day By Day
18 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 770Polydor 883 513-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP770A//1∇420R 1Stamped Side A
POSP770B//1∇420R 1Stamped Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 770DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 513-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883513-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 513-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 883513 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAM GDStamped side A
160 883513 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAM GDStamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Australia | Polydor 883513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 513-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | France | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 770 / Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Polydor 12MM7019 / Polydor 12MM 7019First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 513-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 883 513-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ADay By Day (Full Version)
- B1Don't Push Me
- B2Day By Day
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Day By Day are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Day By Day are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Day By Day first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australasia, Australia, France and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 770.
How do I tell if my copy of Day By Day is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 770, POSP 770, POSPX 770DJ, 883 513-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX770A//1▽420R114 and POSPX770B//1▽420R111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Day By Day 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.
