UK
October 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS B129
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Gatefold Book
- Runout / matrix
EIRSB 129 A-1U-1-3 D TOWN HOUSE DMM.Side A runout etched
EIRSB 129 AA-1U-1-1 D TOWN HOUSE DMM. ✓ ☒Side B runout etched
The AlarmA New South Wales / The Rock
Vinyl pressings
A New South Wales / The Rock
by The Alarm · 1989
10 pressings2 countriesAlternative RockFolk RockRock
A New South Wales / The Rock was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 A New South Wales / The Rock
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS TEN129
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · White
- Runout / matrix
SRT + 9KLS + 2263 + A SRTRunouts Side A
SRT + 9KLS + 2263 + BRunouts Side B
UK
October 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS T129
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIRST 129 A -1U -1 -1 - TOWN HOUSE DMMRunout side A
EIRST 129 B -1U -1 -2 TOWN HOUSE DMMRunout side B
UK
October 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS W129I.R.S. Records EIRSW 129
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIRSW 129 A-1U-1-Q2 DStamped Side A
EIRSW 129 AA-1U-1-Q2 DStamped Side B
EIRSW 129-ALabel Side A
EIRSW 129-AALabel Side B
UK
October 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRS 129
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EIRS 129 A-1U-1-1 TOWN HOUSE DMM DRunout stamped/etched side A
EIRS 129 AA-1U-1-1- TOWN HOUSE DMM DRunout stamped/etched side AA
UK
October 1, 1989- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSB 129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EIRSB 129 A-1U-1-Q2 DSide A runout
YN EIRSB 129 AA-1U-1-Q2 DSide AA runout
EIRSB 129-ASide A label
EIRSB 129-AASide AA label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 006-24 1040 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 060-24 1040 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS B129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS TEN129First year10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS T129First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS W129 / I.R.S. Records EIRSW 129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS 129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSB 129First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS 129First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRS T129First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- AA New South Wales (Edit)3:59
- AAThe Rock (LP Version)4:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A New South Wales / The Rock are there?
10 vinyl pressings of A New South Wales / The Rock are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was A New South Wales / The Rock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Europe. One of them is I.R.S. Records EIRS B129, released October 1, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of A New South Wales / The Rock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIRS B129, EIRS TEN129, EIRS T129, EIRS W129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EIRSB 129 A-1U-1-3 D TOWN HOUSE DMM. and EIRSB 129 AA-1U-1-1 D TOWN HOUSE DMM. ✓ ☒. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A New South Wales / The Rock 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.
