US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12142Linn Records Flag 22
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Stay
by The Blue Nile · 1983
19 pressings9 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Stay was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Stay
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17329
- Format
- 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-17329First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-12142 / Linn Records Flag 22First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Linn Records LKS 17", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Linn Records VSX 1218 / Virgin VSX 121812", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Linn Records 601 264 / Virgin 601 264-21312", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | Linn Records 106 376 / Virgin 106 3767", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 8015412" | 12" |
| 1984 | Italy | Linn Records VIN 451387" | 7" |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Linn Records LKS17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 5757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS1-1212" | 12" |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS-1-12 / Linn Records LKS 1-1212", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS 1 / Linn Records LKS-17", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Linn Records LKS17" | 7" |
| 1984 | Australia | Linn Records LKS 17", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Linn Records LKS 3B7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AStay4:55
- BSaddle The Horses5:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Stay are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Stay are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1983 and 1985.
When was Stay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is A&M Records SP-12142.
How do I tell if my copy of Stay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-12142, SP-17329) 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 Stay 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.
