Sweden
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Pos 1308 A E.F. RPDA-side runout, etched
Pos1308 B E.F. RPDB-side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Never Again
by Tomas Ledin · 1982
27 pressings17 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Never Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Again
18 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Sweden
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polar POS 1308
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
October 1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2824
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
EPC A2824 ADisc label side A
EPC A2824 BDisc label side B
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A2824
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC A2824 ADisc label side A
EPC A2824 BDisc label side B
Germany
September 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 185
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2002 185 S 1 320 1 CRunout A, stamped, variant 1
2002 185 S 2 320 1 CRunout B, stamped, variant 1
2002 185 S 1 320 1 DRunout A, stamped, variant 2
2002 185 S 1 320 1A ERunout B, stamped, variant 2
Australia & New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 104074
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 104074First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | El Salvador | RCA PO-05First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Vogue 101692First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 10121 / Music-Box M. BOX 10121First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 185First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 2002 185First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | South Africa | Sunshine GBS 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Victoria VIC-47 / Victoria 22S0506First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Victoria VIC-47 / Victoria 22S0506First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Sweden | Polar POS 1308First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Sweden | Polar POS 1308First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Epic EPC A2824First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Polydor PRO-36747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ANever Again3:54
- BJust For The Fun4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Again are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Never Again are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Never Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Sweden, UK, Germany, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Polar POS 1308.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POS 1308, EPC A2824, 2002 185, 104074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Pos 1308 A E.F. RPD and Pos1308 B E.F. RPD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never 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.