US
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 422-866 189-1
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 422-866 189-1-AS/SP-1 1-1 [trumpet logo] AASide A runout
[SRC logo] 422-866 189-1 BS/SP-1 [trumpet logo] 1-1 AASide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Mysterious Ways
by U2 · 1991
23 pressings9 countriesHousePop RockDowntempoElectronic
Mysterious Ways was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Mysterious Ways
20 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
December 2, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 IS 509Island Records 866 189-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 IS 509 -A-3- AASide A runout
12 IS 509 -B-3- AASide B runout
UK
December 2, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 509Island Records 866 188-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IS 509 A-1-LAA-side Run-out, Hand-etched
IS 509-B-8-1B-side Run-out, Hand-etched
IS 509-A-3 [Trumpet logo] AA UK [Circle logo]Runout side A, variant 2
IS 509 B-7-3 1-5 AA SP [Circle logo]Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records IS 509Island Records 866 188-7
- Format
- 7", Single, Jukebox
US
October 1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records PR12 6701
- Format
- 12", Promo
Europe
November 25, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 114 930
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0 20 114 930 A-1 II IS 509-A-2 020 [scratched out] M 114930 A-2 IISide A, etched, variant 1
IS 509 B-1 4 114 930 B-1 [scratched out] M 114930 B-2Side B, etched, variant 1
114 930 A-1 II IS 509-A-2 [scratched out] M 114930 A-2Side A, etched, variant 2
ospo IS 509 B-1 4 114 930 B-1 [scratched out] M 114930 B-2Side B, etched, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Australia | Island Records 866 189-1First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | Australia | Island Records 866 188-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Australia | Phonogram 12I550912", Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1991 | France | Island Records 866 189-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Island Records 866 188-7 / Island Records 866 189-2First yearBox Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", CD, Maxi-Single · Limited, Numbered | Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", CD, Maxi-Single · Limited, Numbered |
| 1991 | France | Island Records 866 188-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Philippines | Island RecordsFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Spain | Island Records 3A 615127First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Island Records 114930First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Spain | Island Records 614 930 (3A)First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | UK | Island Records IS 509 / Island Records 866 188-7First year7", Single, Jukebox | 7", Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | US | Island Records PR12 6701First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Europe | Island Records 114 930First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Island Records 866 359-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Germany | Island Records 614 930First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Island Records Ltd. 27821407", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Mysterious Ways4:04
- A2Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Extended Club Mix)7:01
- B1Mysterious Ways (Apollo 440 Magic Hour Remix)4:25
- B2Mysterious Ways (Tabla Motown Remix)4:27
- B3Mysterious Ways (Solar Plexus Club Mix)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mysterious Ways are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Mysterious Ways are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1991 and 2011.
When was Mysterious Ways first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK, Europe, France and more. One of them is Island Records 422-866 189-1, released November 25, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Mysterious Ways is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 422-866 189-1, 12 IS 509, IS 509, PR12 6701) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] 422-866 189-1-AS/SP-1 1-1 [trumpet logo] AA and [SRC logo] 422-866 189-1 BS/SP-1 [trumpet logo] 1-1 AA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mysterious Ways 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.
