UK
October 12, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Reception LEEDS 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LEEDS 1 A2 MPO HULL 0Runout side A, etched
LEEDS 1 B2 MPO CHA TO COMPACT MIKE, SARA AND THE DEBS!Runout side B, etched
The Wedding PresentGeorge Best
Vinyl pressings
George Best
by The Wedding Present · 1987
11 pressings4 countriesIndie RockRock
George Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 George Best
4 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year. 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
October 12, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Reception LEEDS 1Reception REC 005
- Format
- LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media · White
- Runout / matrix
Townhouse DMM MPO LEEDS 1 A1 HULL 0Side A runout, etched
CHA TO COMPACT MIKE SAM AND THE DEBS TOWNHOUSE DMM LEEDS 1Side B runout, etched
REC 005 A¹ MPOSide C runout, etched
REC 005 B¹ MPOSide D runout, etched
UK
October 12, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Reception LEEDS 1
- Format
- LP, Album · DMM
- Runout / matrix
LEEDS 1 A1 HULL 0 TOWN HOUSE DMM. MPORunout side A, etched
LEEDS 1 B1 'CHA TO COMPACT MIKE, SARA AND THE DEBS! TOWN HOUSE DMM. MPORunout side B, etched
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Reception LEEDS 1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
LEEDS 1 A2 MPO HULL 0Side A runout
LEEDS 1 B2 MPO CHA TO COMPACT MIKE, SARA AND THE DEBS!Side B runout
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.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | UK | Reception LEEDS 1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1987 | UK | Reception LEEDS 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Reception LEEDS 1 / Reception REC 005First yearLP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | UK | Reception LEEDS 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Midnight Music CHIME 00.51SLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | UK | Cooking Vinyl COOK 13410", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, 10", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, 10", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited | 10", 33 ⅓ RPM, Album, Reissue, 10", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, 10", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Special Edition · Limited |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Cooking Vinyl 900915 / Vinyl Lovers 900915LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC40LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | UK & France | Demon Records DEMREC40XLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | [PIAS] Recordings PIASR455LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2019 | Europe | [PIAS] Recordings PIASR455LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Everyone Thinks He Looks Daft
- A2What Did Your Last Servant Die Of?
- A3Don't Be So Hard
- A4A Million Miles
- A5All This And More
- A6My Favourite Dress
- B1Shatner
- B2Something And Nothing
- B3It's What You Want That Matters
- B4Give My Love To Kevin
- B5Anyone Can Make A Mistake
- B6You Can't Moan Can You?
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of George Best are there?
11 vinyl pressings of George Best are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1987 and 2019.
When was George Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK. One of them is Reception LEEDS 1, released October 12, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of George Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LEEDS 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LEEDS 1 A2 MPO HULL 0 and LEEDS 1 B2 MPO CHA TO COMPACT MIKE, SARA AND THE DEBS!. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is George Best 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.