UK
September 23, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Acid Jazz JAZID 39T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JAZID-39T-A-1Side A, runout, etched
JAZID-39T-B-1Side B, runout, etched
Bcboth sides, runout, etched
The Brand New HeaviesNever Stop
Vinyl pressings
Never Stop
by The Brand New Heavies · 1991
17 pressings8 countriesAcid JazzElectronicFunk / Soul
Never Stop was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Stop
13 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
UK
September 23, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR FX 165FFRR 869 553-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
September 23, 1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 165FFRR 869 552-7
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
F 165 A-1J-1-Q1Stamped Side A
F 165 B-2J-1-Q1Stamped Side B
F 165ASide A label
F 165BSide B label
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- FFRR F 165FFRR 869 552-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Acid Jazz JAZID39R
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
JAZID-39 R-A-1 MAX. TRANSFERMATIONSide A, runout, etched
JAZID-39R-B-1 MAX.Side B, runout, etched
US
1991- Label and catalog number
- Delicious Vinyl 422-868 553-1
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 422 868 553-1AS SP -3 I - I KPSide A, etched
422 868 553-1BS SP [SRC logo] I - I KPSide B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | France | FFRR FXDJ 165First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited |
| 1991 | Germany | Acid Jazz 869 552-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Netherlands | FFRR 869 553-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Philippines | Universal RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Acid Jazz JAZID39RFirst year12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Advance, Single, Promo, White Label, Stereo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR F 165 / FFRR 869 552-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | US | Delicious Vinyl 422-868 553-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | US | Delicious Vinyl DV 8553First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1991 | US | Delicious VinylFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1991 | UK | Acid Jazz JAZID 39TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR FX 165 / FFRR 869 553-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | FFRR F 165 / FFRR 869 552-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | FFRR FXR 165 / FFRR 869 551-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1998 | US | Delicious Vinyl 71910-1 / Delicious Vinyl 61044-71910-112" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Japan | Delicious Vinyl 422-868 553-112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| ? | US | Delicious Vinyl DV 855312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- ANever Stop (Full Length Version)5:17
- BNever Stop (Instrumental)6:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Stop are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Never Stop are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1991 and 2007.
When was Never Stop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, US, UK & Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Acid Jazz JAZID 39T, released September 23, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Stop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JAZID 39T, FX 165, F 165, JAZID39R) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JAZID-39T-A-1 and JAZID-39T-B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Stop 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.