UK
June 1, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MYTH 1310Mercury 866 901-0
- Format
- 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
MYTH+1310+A2 ORLAKE BSide A runout
The MissionLike A Child Again
Vinyl pressings
Like A Child Again
by The Mission · 1992
11 pressings4 countriesNew WaveGoth RockRock
Like A Child Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Like A Child Again
8 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 4 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
June 1, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo MYTH 1312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MYTH 1312 A2 [SNA logo]Side A runout
MYTH 1312 B2 [SNA logo]Side B runout
UK
June 1, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo MYTH 13Vertigo 866900-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
MYTH 13 A2 [SNA logo]Side A runout
MYTH 13 B2 [SNA logo]Side B runout
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo MYTH 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Advance
- Runout / matrix
MYTH 13 A2 [SNA logo]Side A runout
MYTH 13 B2 [SNA logo]Side B runout
UK
1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo MYTDJ 1312
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MYTDJ 1312 A ORLAKERunout side A
MYTDJ 1312 B ORLAKERunout side B
UK & Europe
June 1, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo MYTH 13Vertigo 866 900-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Picture Labels
- Runout / matrix
MYTH 13 A2 [Logo SNA]Runout side A
MYTH 13 B2 [Logo SNA]Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Vertigo 866 900-7 / Vertigo MYTH 13First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Netherlands | Vertigo 866 901-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo MYTDJ 1312First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo MYTH 13First year7", 45 RPM, Advance | 7", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MYTH 131212", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | UK | Mercury MYTH 1310 / Mercury 866 901-0First year10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Etched, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo MYTH 1312First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK | Vertigo MYTH 13 / Vertigo 866900-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | Vertigo MYTH 13 / Vertigo 866 900-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Talkin' Loud LOUDJ 212", White Label | 12", White Label |
| ? | UK | Talkin' Loud LOUDJ 212" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Like A Child Again (Remix)3:41
- A2Like A Child Again (Extended)5:03
- A3All Tangled Up In You6:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Like A Child Again are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Like A Child Again are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Like A Child Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, UK & Europe, Europe, Netherlands. One of them is Mercury MYTH 1310, released June 1, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of Like A Child Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MYTH 1310, MYTH 1312, MYTH 13, MYTDJ 1312) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MYTH+1310+A2 ORLAKE B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Like A Child Again 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.
