Vinyl pressings
by Stacy Lattisaw · 1986
Nail It To The Wall was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) 800 4563MG ̶P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶AG67578-15A ZBR #12Runout Side A
MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) 4563MG ̶P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶AB67590-67589-15B ZBR #12Runout Side B
67580/67589Printed on Label Side A
67578Printed on Label Side B
{Herbie Jr. smiley face logo}Runout Both Sides
4563MG P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶ A67578-15B ZBR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide A Runout
4563MG P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶ B67580-67589-15A ZBR MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORKSide B Runout
67578Side A Label
1859MFA6759015A MC#8Runout matrix, scribed
67590Label matrix
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Motown 1859 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown MS-4563First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1859First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Motown 1859First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40886First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZB 40885First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Motown ZT 40886 DJFirst year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | Motown ZT 40886 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Motown OC-EP-17085 / Motown 4563MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZT 40886First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Motown ZB 40885First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Motown 4563MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1859 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Motown 4563MGFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Motown 1859 MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
18 vinyl pressings of Nail It To The Wall are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Motown 4563MG.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4563MG, 1859 MF, 1859MF, ZT 40886) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) 800 4563MG ̶P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶AG67578-15A ZBR #12 and MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERbIE JR :^) 4563MG ̶P̶R̶-̶1̶9̶0̶AB67590-67589-15B ZBR #12. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
