Bolivia
1995- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARLP 823
- Format
- LP, Album
Ace Of BaseThe Bridge
Vinyl pressings
The Bridge
by Ace Of Base · 1995
12 pressings8 countriesEuro HouseEuropopReggae-PopElectronic
The Bridge was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 The Bridge
7 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Brazil
1995- Label and catalog number
- Arista 07822-18806-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Colombia
1995- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 8061
- Format
- LP, Album
Ecuador
1995- Label and catalog number
- Arista 914-0119
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
13574-ARISTA-12label, side A
13575-ARISTA-12label, side B
Ecuador
1995- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Ace Of Base) 914-0119
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1995- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 529 397-1PolyGram 529 660-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MET529660A 4315Side A
MET529660B 4315Side B
METR529661C 4315Side C
MET529661D 4315Side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Bolivia | Arista ARLP 823First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Brazil | Arista 07822-18806-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Colombia | Ariola 8061First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Ecuador | Arista 914 0119First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1995 | Ecuador | Arista 914-0119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Ecuador | Not On Label (Ace Of Base) 914-0119First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Greece | Metronome 529 397-1 / PolyGram 529 660-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1995 | Greece | Metronome 529 397-1 / PolyGram 529 660LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Russia | Мирумир MIR100762LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | Playground Music Scandinavia 529 655-4 / Demon Records DEMREC846LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2026 | Europe | Playground Music PGMLP129 / Mega Records PGMLP129LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Taiwan | Decca 福茂唱片 / Mega RecordsLP, Promo, Sampler · Promo | LP, Promo, Sampler · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Beautiful Life
- A2Never Gonna Say I'm Sorry
- A3Lucky Love
- A4Edge Of Heaven
- A5Strange Ways
- A6Ravine
- A7Perfect World
- A8Angel Eyes
- B1My Déjà Vu
- B2Wave Wet Sand
- B3Que Sera
- B4Just 'N' Image
- B5Experience Pearls
- B6Whispers In Blindness
- B7Blooming 18
- B8Lucky Love (Acoustic Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bridge are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Bridge are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1995 and 2026.
When was The Bridge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and more. One of them is Arista ARLP 823.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bridge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARLP 823, 07822-18806-1, 8061, 914-0119) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bridge 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.
