UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV4Chrysalis UV 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Flicker Sleeve, Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
UV4 A // 2▽420 U [Lyre symbol] 1 1Runout A
UV4 B // 2 ▽420 U 11 2Runout B
Vinyl pressings
Same Old Story
by Ultravox · 1986
35 pressings11 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Same Old Story 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Same Old Story
35 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.
UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVX4
- Format
- 12", Single · Flicker Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
UVX4 A // 2 ▽ 420 U [lyre symbol]Side A Runout
UVX4 b // 2 ▽ 420 U [lyre symbol]Side B Runout
UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVP4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
UV4 A1 ORLAKEA side - etched
UV4 B1 ORLAKEB side - etched
UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UV 4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Clear
UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVX 4
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
September 15, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis UVX4
- Format
- 12", Single
- Runout / matrix
UVX4 A // 1 ▽ 420 U [lyre symbol]Side A runout - Variant 1
UVX4 B // 2 ▽ 420 U [lyre symbol]Side B runout - Variant 1
UVX4 A // 1 ▽ 420 U 1 [lyre symbol] 1Side A runout - Variant 2
UVX4 B // 2 ▽ 420 U 1 [lyre symbol] 1Side B runout - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Chrysalis K-131First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Chrysalis CS 46006 / Chrysalis CS-46006First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 583First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 583First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 583First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 888 081-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 888 081-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Chrysalis 888081-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Chrysalis 888081-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 424First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 424First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 423First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 3077First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Chrysalis CHST 3077First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ASame Old Story3:57
- B33:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Same Old Story are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Same Old Story are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Same Old Story first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and more. One of them is Chrysalis UV4, released September 15, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Same Old Story is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UV4, UVX4, UVP4, UV 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UV4 A // 2▽420 U [Lyre symbol] 1 1 and UV4 B // 2 ▽420 U 11 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Same Old Story 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.
