UK
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 68569
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLX · 68569 · A1Side A runout, etched
AMLX · 68569 · B1Side B runout, etched
AMLX 68569-ASide A label
AMLX 68569-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Bewitched
by Andy Summers · 1984
22 pressings14 countriesJazz-RockFree ImprovisationJazz
Bewitched was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Bewitched
19 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 13 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
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLX 68569
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
AMLX 68569 A1Side A runout, etched
AMLX 68569 B1Side B runout, etched
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-9-5011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · B - Electrosound Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP-09-5011-A-ES 1 EMWSide A runout
SP-09-5011 B ES 2 EMWSide B runout
SP-09-5011-ASide A label
SP-09-5011-BSide B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP9-5011A&M Records SP-9-5011
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · R - Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP09-5011-A-RCA1Side A etched, variant 1
A&M SP09-5011-B-RCA1Side B etched, variant 1
A&M SP09-5011-A-RCA1 I A 1ESide A etched, variant 2
A&M SP09-5011-B-RCA1 I A1 ESide B etched, variant 2
Israel
September 1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 823 452-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
823 452-1S1 320Side A runout, stamped
823 452-1S2 320Side B runout, stamped
823 452-1Side A label
823 452-1Side B label
Argentina
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 20.580
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-9-5011-ASide A
SP-9-5011-BSide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Argentina | A&M Records 20580First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records L 38261 / A&M Records SP-9-5011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP-95011 / A&M Records SP 5011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5011 / A&M Records SP-95011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | EG 208328-630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Editions EG 823 452-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | EG 823 452-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Editions EG 823 452-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Greece | Editions EG 823 452-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28106First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28106First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 38261First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Spain | Polydor 823 452-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | A&M Records SP-9-5011First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | A&M Records AMLX 68569LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Parade3:01
- A2What Kind Of Man Reads Playboy?11:12
- A3Begin The Day3:33
- B1Train4:33
- B2Bewitched3:53
- B3Tribe3:23
- B4Maquillage2:16
- B5Guide2:34
- B6Forgotten Steps3:57
- B7Image And Likeness1:30
- B8Untitled2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bewitched are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Bewitched are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Bewitched first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Israel, Argentina and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLX 68569, released September 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Bewitched is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLX 68569, SP-9-5011, SP9-5011, 823 452-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMLX · 68569 · A1 and AMLX · 68569 · B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bewitched 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.
