UK
November 20, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MER 87 A//1▽E TH 11 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MER 87 B//2▽E TH 11 4 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
The Boomtown RatsNever In A Million Years
Vinyl pressings
Never In A Million Years
by The Boomtown Rats · 1981
13 pressings10 countriesPop RockRock
Never In A Million Years was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Never In A Million Years
12 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
605 MER 87 A DM Polygram TOWNHOUSE A 3Runout side A, variant 1
605 MER 87 B DM Polygram TOWNHOUSE A 10Runout side B, variant 1
606 MER 87 A DM Polygram TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 2
606 MER 87 B DM Polygram TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 87
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MER 87 A//1▽E TH 11 4 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
MER 87 B//1▽E TH 11 1 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03386
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 38-03386
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6059 486
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6059-486-A F.H. 15/12/1Runout (etched) Side A
6059-486-B F.H. 15/12/1Runout (etched) Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Mercury 6059 486First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Mercury 6059 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Ireland | WEA IR 18889First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-56First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Mercury 6059 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6059.486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Mercury 60 59 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MER 87First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MER 87First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia 38-03386First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia 38-03386First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Mercury MER 87First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Mercury 6059 4867", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANever In A Million Years3:51
- BDon't Talk To Me2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never In A Million Years are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Never In A Million Years are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Never In A Million Years first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mercury MER 87, released November 20, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Never In A Million Years is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 87, 38-03386, 6059 486, IR 18889) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 87 A//1▽E TH 11 2 TOWNHOUSE and MER 87 B//2▽E TH 11 4 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never In A Million Years 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.
