Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 601 518Virgin 601.518 - 213
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 601518 A-1/84S II IIRunout Side A
DM 601518 B-1/84S II IIRunout Side B
S 601 518 ALabel Side A
S 601 518 BLabel Side B
UB40If It Happens Again
Vinyl pressings
If It Happens Again
by UB40 · 1984
24 pressings12 countriesReggae-PopReggae
If It Happens Again was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 If It Happens Again
24 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 106 829Virgin 106.829-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 106829 A - 1 /84 S I IRunout side A, variant 1
DM 106829 B- 1 /84Runout side B, variant 1
DS DM 106829 A - 1 /84 S I I IIRunout side A, variant 2
DS DM 106829 B- 1 /84 IIRunout side B, variant 2
UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 11-12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 1112 A-3U-1-1-2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
DEP 1112 B-3U-1-1- TOWNHOUSERunout side B
DEP 11-12aSide A label
DEP 11-12bSide B label
UK
September 10, 1984- Label and catalog number
- DEP International DEP 11
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DEP 11 A-3U-1-1-4A Side runout variant 1
DEP 11 B-3U-1-1-15 TOWNHOUSEB Side runout variant 1
DEP 11 A-1U-1-2-2 TOWNHOUSESide A runout variant 2
DEP 11 B-1U-1-3-8 TOWNHOUSESide B runout variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12112
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2681DEP International AM-2681
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P A&M AM 02681-A-P1Side A Runout [Hand-Etched]
P A&M AM 02681-B-P2Side B Runout [Hand-Etched]
(AM-02681-A)Side A Label
(AM-02681-B)Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin DEP 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin DEP 11-12 / DEP International DEP 11-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Australia | Virgin DEP 11-12 / DEP International DEP 11-12First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | DEP International VSX1241 / Virgin VSX1241First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | DEP International VS1241First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 601 518 / Virgin 601.518 - 213First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 106 829 / Virgin 106.829-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | DEP International 80142First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | DEP International 90156 / Virgin 90156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | DEP International DEP 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Ireland | DEP International DEP 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Virgin VIN 45125First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | DEP International DEP 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Virgin 524205First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | Virgin VS 593First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AIf It Happens Again3:39
- BNkomo A Gogo3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of If It Happens Again are there?
24 vinyl pressings of If It Happens Again are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was If It Happens Again first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Virgin 601 518.
How do I tell if my copy of If It Happens Again is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601 518, 106 829, DEP 11-12, DEP 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 601518 A-1/84S II II and DM 601518 B-1/84S II II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is If It Happens 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.
