Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 650055-7Epic EPC 650055 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01 650055 1A1 ARunout side A [Etched]
01-650055 1B1 ARunout side B [Etched]
01-650055-1Label A-side
01-650055-2Label B-side
Vinyl pressings
Nice In Nice
by The Stranglers · 1986
16 pressings7 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Nice In Nice was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Nice In Nice
13 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 650055-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
OL-650055-1A-1 ASide A runout, stamped
OL-650055-1B-1 ASide B runout, stamped
01-650055-20Back sleeve
01-650055-1Label
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650055 6Epic 650055-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
650055-6 A1Runout Side A, etched
650055-6 B1Runout Side B, etched
⋀Runout both sides, stamped
650055 6 A*Label Side A
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650055 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
650055-7 A1 ASide A runout
650055-7 B1 ASide B runout
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650055-0
- Format
- 7", Single, Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6500550A1 ORLAKERunout Side A [Etched]
6500550B1 ORLAKERunout Side B [Etched]
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Epic 650055 6Epic 650055-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
650055-6 A1Runout Side A, etched
650055-6 B1Runout Side B, etched
⋀Runout both sides, stamped
650055 6 A*Label Side A
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPCA 650055-7 / Epic EPC 650055 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Epic EPC 650055-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Epic 650055 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC 650055 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC 650055 7First year7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Epic EPC 650055 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650055 6 / Epic 650055-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650055 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650055-0First year7", Single, Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 7", Single, Shape, Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650055 6 / Epic 650055-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Epic 650055 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Epic 650055 6 / Epic 650055-6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic ES 1165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5385Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5385Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Russia | буд кон Д60 5385Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | Flexi-disc, 5½", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ANice In Nice3:44
- BSince You Went Away2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nice In Nice are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Nice In Nice are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Nice In Nice first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, UK, Australia, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 650055-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Nice In Nice is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 650055-7, EPC 650055-6, 650055 6, 650055 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 650055 1A1 A and 01-650055 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nice In Nice 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.
