UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 891Polydor 887 063-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 891 -A1 MT 2Side A
POSPX 891 -B1 MT 3Side B
Willy DeVilleMiracle
Vinyl pressings
Miracle
by Willy DeVille · 1987
11 pressings6 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
11 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 891Polydor 887 063-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 147-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
887 147-7 ASide 1 hand etched
887 147-7 BSide 2 hand etched
Australasia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 147-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
887 147-1ASide A runout
887 147-1BSide B runout
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 063-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 063-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
887 063 - 7 S 1 320 ARunout side A variant 1
887 063 - 7 S 2 320 CRunout side B variant 1
887 063 - 7 S 1 320 1 BRunout side A variant 2
887 063 - 7 S 2 320 A 1Runout side B variant 2
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 887 147-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 887 147-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor DJP 252First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 063-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 063-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 063-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 887 063-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 887 063-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 887 063-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPX 891 / Polydor 887 063-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSP 891 / Polydor 887 063-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMiracle4:51
- BI Call Your Name4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Miracle are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Miracle are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Miracle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 891.
How do I tell if my copy of Miracle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 891, POSP 891, 887 147-7, 887 147-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POSPX 891 -A1 MT 2 and POSPX 891 -B1 MT 3. 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.
