UK
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 25413
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC · 25413 - A2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
EPC · 25413 - BI TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Bite
by Altered Images · 1983
17 pressings12 countriesNew WavePop RockRockPop
Bite was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Bite
14 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 25413
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPC · 25413 - A2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
EPC · 25413 - BI TOWNHOUSERunout side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Portrait BFR 38585Portrait 38585
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AL-38585-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v)Runout, side A, variant 1
V BL-38585-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v)Runout, side B, variant 1
P o AL-38585-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v)Runout, side A, variant 2
P o BL-38585-1B MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE NEW YORK HERBIE JR :v)Runout, side B, variant 2
Europe
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 25413Epic 25413
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-25413-2A-1 TY A NLRunout side A
01-25413-2B-1 TY A NLRunout side B
Ireland
June 1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 25413
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CP EPC · 25413 - A2 TOWNHOUSERunout side A
EPC · 25413 - BI CP TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Epic ELPS 4377
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Epic ELPS 4377First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Portrait PEC 90689 / Portrait 90689First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Greece | Epic EPC 25413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony AAP 92First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-453First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-453First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Epic ELPS 4377First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Africa | Epic KSF 2888First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC 25413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPC 25413First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | US | Portrait BFR 38585 / Portrait 38585First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Epic EPC 25413 / Epic 25413First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Ireland | Epic EPC 25413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Epic EPC 25413First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP117 / Vinyl 180 VIN1807117LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Remastered, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, 7", 45 RPM, Single, All Media, Remastered, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | UK | Vinyl 180 VIN180LP118LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC1152LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Bring Me Closer3:17
- A2Another Lost Look3:24
- A3Love To Stay5:34
- A4Now That You're Here4:42
- B1Don't Talk To Me About Love4:50
- B2Stand So Quiet4:23
- B3Change Of Heart3:42
- B4Thinking About You5:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bite are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Bite are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Bite first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Epic EPC 25413, released June 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Bite is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 25413, BFR 38585, ELPS 4377, PEC 90689) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC · 25413 - A2 TOWNHOUSE and EPC · 25413 - BI TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bite 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.
