France
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 390 042-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
SupertrampBetter Days
Vinyl pressings
Better Days
by Supertramp · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesPop RockProg RockRock
Better Days 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 Better Days
12 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 392 042-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
115 392042 1 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout side A
115 392042 1 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout side B
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02760-A-C2 G 2 MASTERDISK(Runout A etched, ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ stamp)
A&M-AM-02760-B-C1 G1 MASTERDISK B1(Runout B etched, ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ stamp)
US
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02760-A-ES1 MASTERDISK EmwBoth runouts, etched (ᴍᴀsᴛᴇʀᴅɪsᴋ stamp)
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17337
- Format
- 12", Promo
Canada
July 1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2760
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 2760 ASide A label
AM 2760 BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 390 042-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | A&M Records 392 042-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 042-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 392 042-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | A&M Records 390 042-7 / PolyGram 390 042-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1482First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 392 242-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 390 042-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-17337First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | A&M Records AM 2760First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2760First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2760First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Better Days (Extended Version)5:46
- B1Better Days (Edited Version)3:55
- B2Brother Where You Bound (Edited Version)7:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Better Days are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Better Days are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Better Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, US, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is A&M Records 390 042-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Better Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 390 042-7, 392 042-1, AM-2760, SP-17337) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Better Days 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.
