US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records 45-1159
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
45-F-327A Label
45-F-322B Label
Sue ThompsonNorman / Never Love Again
Vinyl pressings
Norman / Never Love Again
by Sue Thompson · 1961
29 pressings17 countriesPop RockRock
Norman / Never Love Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Norman / Never Love Again
10 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 8 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records 45-1159
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
45-F-327Side A Label
45-F-322Side B Label
Australia
1961- Label and catalog number
- Hickory Records HK-2005
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reo 8619X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8619 SIDE 1Etched runout side A
8619 SIDE-2Etched runout side B
8619X-S1Label matrix side A
8619X-S2Label matrix side B
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- Triola TD 45-126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
td 45-126-1Side A Label
td 45-126-2Side B Label
Denmark
1961- Label and catalog number
- Triola TD 45-126
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
TD 45=126 1 1Runout side A
TD 45=126 2Runout side B
td 45-126-1Label side A
td 45-126-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | Hickory Records HK-2005First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Canada | Reo 8619XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Triola TD 45-126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Denmark | Triola TD 45-126First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Italy | Galleria Del Corso SE 550First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | New Zealand | His Master's Voice HR.10374First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1961 | Norway | Triola TN-270First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1961 | Philippines | Hickory Records HK-8002First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | US | Hickory Records 45-1159First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1961 | US | Hickory Records 45-1159First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Unknown | Polydor NH 669737", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | Argentina | Tonodisc TD-0147", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Germany | Funckler HY 450597", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Greece | Hickory Records Hg 1567", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Japan | Hickory Records IS-10487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Hickory Records HG 10047", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | MeloPhone 45-M-12007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | Netherlands | Funckler HY 450597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Hickory Records 45-11597", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Hickory Records HG 10047", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ANorman2:15
- BNever Love Again2:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Norman / Never Love Again are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Norman / Never Love Again are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1961 and 1973.
When was Norman / Never Love Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Canada, Denmark and more. One of them is Hickory Records 45-1159.
How do I tell if my copy of Norman / Never Love Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-1159, HK-2005, 8619X, TD 45-126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45-F-327 and 45-F-322. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Norman / Never Love Again 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.