UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lilac, Artist At Top Of Labels
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7444-A1 toneRunout [etched] side A
AMS 7444-B1Runout [etched] side B
Vinyl pressings
Up The Junction
by Squeeze · 1979
25 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Up The Junction was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Up The Junction
24 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lilac, Dinked, Glossy Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AMS.7444-A1 toneRunout [etched] side A
AMS.7444.B.1Runout [etched] side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM · Lilac, Boxed A Side Title On Rear Sleeve, Artist At Bottom Of Labels
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7444-A1 TONEA side, variant 1
AMS 7444-B-1B side, variant 1
AMS 7444-A2 TONEA side, variant 2
AMS 7444-B-1B side, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- Single, 7", 45 RPM · Lyntone Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AMS-7444-A8 MAX LYN 6915-1Y TONESide-A etched
AMS-7444-B8 MAX LYN 6916-1YSide-B etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 7444
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Lilac, Boxed A Side Title On Rear Sleeve, Artist At Top Of Labels
- Runout / matrix
AMS 7444-A1 ToneSide A runout etched
AMS 7444-B4 MBπSide B runout etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | A&M Records K7589First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 7618First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7618First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | A&M Records AMS 7618 / A&M Records AMS S 7618First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Ireland | A&M Records AMS 7444First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 7589First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Portugal | A&M Records P-AMS 7444FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | A&M Records AMS 7444First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMS 74447", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AUp The Junction3:10
- BIt's So Dirty3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Up The Junction are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Up The Junction are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Up The Junction first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 7444.
How do I tell if my copy of Up The Junction is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMS 7444, K7589, AMS 7618, K 7589) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMS 7444-A1 tone and AMS 7444-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Up The Junction 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.
