UK & Europe
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 42TBlanco Y Negro 2292-46569-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NEG42T A1 DMM TOWNHOUSE DMM ASide A Etched
NEG42T B1 DMM ASide B etched
The Jesus And Mary ChainHead On
Vinyl pressings
Head On
by The Jesus And Mary Chain · 1989
14 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockRock
Head On 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 Head On
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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 & Europe
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG42XBBlanco Y Negro NEG 42 E
- Format
- Box Set, Single, Promo, 7", 45 RPM
UK
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 42XBBlanco Y Negro 2292-46543-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set · 2/4
- Runout / matrix
NEG42A1 DMM TOWNHOUSE DMMVariant 1, runout side A
NEG42XB-B1 DMM TOWNHOUSE DMMVariant 1, runout side B
NEG42A1 DMM TOWNHOUSE DMM EVariant 2, runout side A
NEG42XB -B1 TOWNHOUSE DMM DMM AVariant 2, runout side B
UK
November 6, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 42Blanco Y Negro 2292 46570-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · 1/4
- Runout / matrix
NEG 42 A 1 DMM TOWHNHOUSE DMM ARunout etched side A
NEG 42 B 1. DMM D . .Runout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 42Z
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4/4
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Blanco Y Negro NEG 42YBlanco Y Negro 2292-46542-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 3/4
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Blanco Y Negro 7.246570 / Blanco Y Negro 7-246570First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 / Blanco Y Negro 246 570-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1989 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 / Blanco Y Negro 246 570-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | WEA 1191First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42ZFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42Y / Blanco Y Negro 2292-46542-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 E / Blanco Y Negro 2292 46570-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG42T / Blanco Y Negro 2292-46569-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 / Blanco Y Negro 246 570-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42T / Blanco Y Negro 246 569-0First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42XB / Blanco Y Negro 2292-46543-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Box Set |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42T / Blanco Y Negro 2292-46569-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Blanco Y Negro NEG42XB / Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 EFirst yearBox Set, Single, Promo, 7", 45 RPM · Promo | Box Set, Single, Promo, 7", 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Blanco Y Negro NEG 42 / Blanco Y Negro 2292 46570-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHead On
- B1In The Black
- B2Terminal Beach
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Head On are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Head On are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Head On first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK & Europe, UK, Europe, Germany and more. One of them is Blanco Y Negro NEG 42T, released November 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Head On is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NEG 42T, NEG42XB, NEG 42XB, NEG 42) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NEG42T A1 DMM TOWNHOUSE DMM A and NEG42T B1 DMM A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Head On 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.
