UK
September 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Bridge House Records BHLP003
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BHLP - 003 - A1 RAYSRunout side A etched
BHLP - 003 - B1 RAYSRunout side B etched
Various ArtistsMods Mayday '79
Vinyl pressings
Mods Mayday '79
by Various Artists · 1979
11 pressings3 countriesNew WaveModPower PopRock
Mods Mayday '79 was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Mods Mayday '79
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year. 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 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Bridge House Records BHLP003
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BHLP-003-A₁Runout side A etched
BHLP-003-B₁Runout side B etched
UK
September 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Bridge House Records FOUR 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bridge House Records BHLP003
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BHLP-003-A₁Runout side A, etched
BHLP-003-B₁Runout side B, etched
UK
September 21, 1979- Label and catalog number
- Bridge House Records FOUR 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | UK | Bridge House Records BHLP003First yearLP, Album, Compilation, White Label | LP, Album, Compilation, White Label |
| 1979 | UK | Bridge House Records BHLP003First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Bridge House Records FOUR 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1979 | UK | Bridge House Records BHLP003First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | Bridge House Records FOUR 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Castle Communications DO JO LP 5 / Bridge House Records BHLP-003LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | UK | Dojo DO JO LP 5LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Japan | Dojo DOJO-LP-5 / Bridge House Records DOJO-LP-5LP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Italy | Earmark 40015LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2003 | Italy | Earmark 40015 PLP, Album, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc | LP, Album, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS199LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Time For Action
- A2Let Your Heart Dance
- A3Don't Throw Your Life Away
- A4Hanging In The Balance
- A5Tonight Is The Night
- A6Let Me Be The One
- A7B-A-B-Y Baby Love
- A8Midnight To Six
- B1Broadway Show
- B2All Night
- B3Love Only Me
- B4Walking Down The King's Road
- B5Live Without Her Love
- B6I'm Not Free (But I'm Cheap)
- B7End Of The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mods Mayday '79 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mods Mayday '79 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1979 and 2023.
When was Mods Mayday '79 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK. One of them is Bridge House Records BHLP003, released September 21, 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Mods Mayday '79 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BHLP003, FOUR 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BHLP - 003 - A1 RAYS and BHLP - 003 - B1 RAYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mods Mayday '79 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.
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