Vinyl pressings
by Thompson Twins · 1986
Nothing In Common 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.
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 11 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.
AD 1 9519-SA - 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢Runout Side A, variant 1, stamped & etched
AD·I.9519 ·SA 2 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢Runout Side A, variant 2, stamped & etched
AD 1 9519-SB - 2 A1DRunout Side B, variant 1, stamped & etched
AD·I.9519·SB - 2 - A1BRunout Side B, variant 2, stamped & etched
AD·1.9519 SA 2 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I Λ 1 BRunout Side A, stamped & etched, variant 1
AD·1.9519·SB - 2 I Λ 1 ARunout Side B, stamped & etched, variant 1
AD·1.9519 SA - 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I A 2 BRunout Side A, stamped & etched, variant 2
AD·1.9519-SB - 2 I A 2 ERunout Side B, stamped & etched, variant 2
AS 1 9511 SA - 1 A1A-Side Runout
AS 1 9511 SB - 1B-Side Runout
AS1-9511-SAA-Side Label
AS1-9511-SBB-Side Label
AS-1-9511-SA MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢A-Side Runout Etching
AS-1-9511-SBB-Side Runout Etching
AS1-9511-SAA-Side Label
AS1-9511-SBB-Side Label
AS 1 9511 SA -1 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ I ʌ1A-Side Runout
AS-1-9511 SB - 1 I ʌ1B-Side Runout
AS1-9511-SAA Side Label
AS1-9511-SBB Side Label
AS-1-9511 SA-2 a R-16182-2 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK △ 13468 1-1Side A Runout
AS1-9511-SB-2 a R-16183 △ 13468-X 1-1Side B Runout
AS1-9511-SASide A Label
AS1-9511-SBSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Arista TLP-50371 / Arista AD1-9519First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Australia | Arista 104577First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | Arista 104577First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista TDS 349First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AD1-9519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-9511First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 608 385First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 108 385 / Arista 108385First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Arista ART-7172 / Arista AS1-9511First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Portugal | Arista 108 385 / Arista 108385First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 122First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 12122First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9511First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | US | Arista AD1-9519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | Arista AS1-9511First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
26 vinyl pressings of Nothing In Common are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Japan, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Arista AD1-9519, released July 1986.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AD1-9519, AS1-9511, 7RS-142, TLP-50371) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AD 1 9519-SA - 1 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢ and AD·I.9519 ·SA 2 MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK ¢. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
