UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 39
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLH-39-A-1 WILLIE DEVILLE-A MASTERDISK-DMMSide A
POLH 39 B1-11Side B
Vinyl pressings
Miracle
by Willy DeVille · 1987
17 pressings14 countriesBlues RockRock
Miracle was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Miracle
13 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5177A&M Records SP 5177
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPO-5177-A-SH1 DMM1-1 △ 17856Side A runout, variant 1
SPO-5177-B-SH2 MASTERDISK-DMM JD 1-2 △17856-XSide B runout, variant 1
SPO-5177-A-SH1-DMM -̸1̸ △ 17856 1-2Side A runout, variant 2
SPO-5177-B SH2 MASTERDISK-DMM 1-1 △17856-XSide B runout, variant 2
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 833669-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
833 669 - 1ASide A runout - hand etched
833 669 - 1BSide B runout - hand etched
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 833 669-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
833-669-1A SnB 230 EL DM 1Side A runout
833-669-1B SnB 230 EL DM 2Side B runout
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 833 669-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
833 669-1 S1=3 3 20Runout A, variant 1
833 669-1 S2=3 3 20Runout B, variant 1
833 669-1 S1=3 6 3 20 V5 6Runout A, variant 2
833 669-1 S2=3 3 20 6 V5Runout B, variant 2
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 833 669-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
833 669-1 S1=3 3 20 2 LSide A runout, variant 1
833 669-1 S2=3 3 20 L 3Side B runout, variant 1
833 669-1 S1=3 3 20 G 2Side A runout, variant 2
833 669-1 S2=3 3 20 K 2Side 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 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 833669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Polydor 833 669-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Ireland | Polydor POLH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Israel | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Polydor 833669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Polydor 833669-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 833 669-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POLH 39First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | A&M Records SP-5177 / A&M Records SP 5177First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 220027 / Polydor 833 669-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2808 / Polydor MOVLP2808LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1(Due To) Gun Control5:53
- A2Could You Would You3:29
- A3Heart And Soul4:06
- A4Assassin Of Love4:11
- A5Spanish Jack3:50
- B1Miracle4:51
- B2Angel Eyes4:48
- B3Nightfalls4:49
- B4Southern Politician6:33
- B5Storybook Love4:29
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miracle are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Miracle are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1987 and 2022.
When was Miracle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 39.
How do I tell if my copy of Miracle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLH 39, SP-5177, 833669-1, 833 669-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLH-39-A-1 WILLIE DEVILLE-A MASTERDISK-DMM and POLH 39 B1-11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Miracle 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.