UK
October 1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38TKorova 249248-0
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · PRS Ltd. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW 38T A//1▽420 V 12Side A
KOW 38T B//1 R 2Side B
Strawberry SwitchbladeSince Yesterday
Vinyl pressings
Since Yesterday
by Strawberry Switchblade · 1984
15 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Since Yesterday was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Since Yesterday
13 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
October 15, 1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38Korova 249249-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
KOW 38 A // 1▽420 V 11Side A
KOW 38 B // 1 R 12Side B
UK
November 1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38TKorova 249248-0
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW-38·T A ☆MT☆ DAMONTRunout side A, etched, variant 1
KOW 38(T) -BI. MT. ⌅DRunout side B, etched, variant 1
KOW-38·T A ☆MT☆ DAMONTRunout side A, etched, variant 2
KOW 38(T) -BI. MT. DAMONT GRunout side B, etched, variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38Korova 249249-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels, Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
KOW 38 - A DAMONT RAYS ✶MT✶Runout, A-side, etched, Variant 1
KOW 38 - B1 DAMONT MT.Runout, B-side, etched, Variant 1
KOW-38-A 1 DAMONT RAYS ⛧MT⛧ BHRunout, A-side, etched, Variant 2
KOW-38-B1 5 DAMONT MT.>Runout, B-side, etched, Variant 2
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38PTKorova 249 248-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
KOW - 38 - T A *MT*A side runout etched
KOW 38 (T) - B1 MT.B side runout etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Korova KOW 38Korova 249249-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
KOW 38 A//1∇420 V 1 2 6Run-out side A variant 1
KOW 38 B//1 R 1 2 6Run-out side B variant 1
KOW 38 A//1∇420 V 13 3Run-out side A variant 2
KOW 38 B//1 R 13 2Run-out side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 7-249249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | Korova 24 92480First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Korova 249 249-7 / Korova KOW 38First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Korova 249248-0 / Korova KOW 38 (T)First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38PT / Korova 249 248-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38T / Korova 249248-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38 / Korova 249249-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Korova KOW 38T / Korova 249248-0First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Korova P-19597", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | WEA P-1959 / Korova P-19597", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASince Yesterday2:57
- BBy The Sea2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Since Yesterday are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Since Yesterday are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Since Yesterday first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Korova KOW 38T, released October 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Since Yesterday is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KOW 38T, KOW 38, KOW 38PT, 7-249249) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KOW 38T A//1▽420 V 12 and KOW 38T B//1 R 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Since Yesterday 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.