Vinyl pressings
by U2 · 1992
One was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 8 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.
12 IS 515-A-1 12 CAE-A-1Runout side A, variant 1
12 IS 515-B-1 12 CAE-B-1Runout side B, variant 1
12 IS 515-A-3 12 CAE-A-4Runout side A, variant 2
12 IS 515-B-2 12 CAE-B-2Runout side B, variant 2
IS 515 - A - 3 CAE - A - 3Etched side A, variant 1
IS 515 - B - 1 CAE - B - 1Etched side B, variant 1
IS 515- A - 2 CAE- A - 2 AAEtched side A, variant 2
IS 515- B - 3 CAE- B - 3 AAEtched side B, variant 2
IS 515-ASide A label
IS 515-BSide B label
SRC (Speciality Records Corporation logo) 422-866-533-1- A5/5P E AA (etched)Side A
SRC (Speciality Records Corporation logo) 422-866-533-1- B5/5P E 1 AA (etched)Side B
12 CAE-A-4 79753-A-2Side A
12 CAE-B-4 79754-B-2Side B
115 164-A-1 CAE-A-6 AARunout Side A
115 164-B-1 CAE-B-6 AARunout Side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Europe | Island Records 115164 / Island Records 115 164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Island Records 866 532-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Island Records 866 533-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | Island Records 615 164First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Philippines | Island RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Spain | Island Records 3A 615164 / Island Records 615164 (3A)First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Island Records 1A 115164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | US | Island Records 422-866 533-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1992 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 515First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1992 | UK | Island Records IS 515 / Island Records 866 532-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Australia | Island Records 866 533-1 / Phonogram 866 533-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | UK | Island Records IS 515First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Island Records Ltd. 27821417", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
13 vinyl pressings of One are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1992 and 2011.
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Island Records 12 IS 515, released February 24, 1992.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 IS 515, IS 515, 422-866 533-1, 866 533-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 IS 515-A-1 12 CAE-A-1 and 12 IS 515-B-1 12 CAE-B-1. 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.
