Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA 9031-71695-7WEA YZ 469
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-ARunout Side A
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-BRunout Side B
The PretendersNever Do That
Vinyl pressings
Never Do That
by The Pretenders · 1990
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Never Do That was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Do That
14 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ-469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA 9031-71695-7WEA YZ 469
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-ARunout stamped, variant 1 side A
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-BRunout stamped, variant 1 side B
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-A ηRunout stamped, variant 2 side A
R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-B 3Runout stamped, variant 2 side B
UK
May 1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ469WEA 9031-71695-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ-469-A-1 MT TOWNHOUSERunout side A, variant 1
YZ-469-B-2 MT TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
YZ-469-A-1 2 MT TOWNHOUSE HRunout side A, variant 2
YZ-469-B-2 3 TOWNHOUSE MT BRunout side B, variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 469
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- WEA YZ 469TWEA 9031-71696-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
YZ-469T-A- TOWNHOUSE MT CSide A, Etched
YZ-469T-B-2 TOWNHOUSE MT BSide B, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | WEA 9031716957First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | WEA 9031716957First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, White Label |
| 1990 | Europe | WEA 9031-71695-7 / WEA YZ 469First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Europe | WEA YZ-469First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, White Label |
| 1990 | Europe | WEA 9031-71695-7 / WEA YZ 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | France | WEA 9031-71695-7 / WEA YZ 469First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Germany | WEA YZ 469T / WEA 09031-71696-06First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Germany | WEA 9031-71695-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Germany | Wea 903 171 695-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Mexico | WEA PRO-484First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Spain | WEA 1.284First year7", Promo, Single · Promo | 7", Promo, Single · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | WEA YZ 469First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | WEA YZ 469T / WEA 9031-71696-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | WEA YZ469 / WEA 9031-71695-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | WEA YZ 469 / WEA 9031-71695-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ANever Do That3:20
- BNot A Second Time2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Do That are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Never Do That are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Never Do That first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is WEA 9031-71695-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Do That is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9031-71695-7, YZ-469, YZ469, YZ 469) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-A and R/S Alsdorf 903 171695-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Do That 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.
