US
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4969
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AM SP 04969-A ES1 [Face with pointy ears] EMWEtched Side A
AM SP 04969-B ES1 [Face with pointy ears] EMWEtched Side B
Annabel LambOnce Bitten
Vinyl pressings
Once Bitten
by Annabel Lamb · 1983
13 pressings8 countriesNew WaveSynth-popElectronicRock
Once Bitten 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 Once Bitten
10 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
- A&M Records AMLH 68555
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMLH 68555 A1 BILBO TAPE ONESide 1
AMLH 68555 B1 BILBO TAPE ONESide 2
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 68555
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4969
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MR △26172 AM SP 04969-A M2 [circle shape with eyes and pointed ears]Side A, etched. Variant #1
MR △26172 x AM SP 04969-B MI [circle shape with eyes and pointed ears]Side B, etched. Variant #1
AM SP 04969-A ES1. [circle shape with eyes and pointed ears] MW3Side A, etched. Variant #2
AM SP 04969-B ES1. [circle shape with eyes and pointed ears] MW3Side B, etched. Variant #2
Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 38076
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1 SMX61127 P2ASide 1 runout etched
3 SMX61128 P2ASide 2 runout etched
P2APaul Ibbotson's mark, etched on both runouts
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4969
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMSP 04969-ARunout Side A etched, variant 1
AMSP 04969-BRunout Side B etched, variant 1
AM SP 04969-A INT. (Trumpet)Runout Side A etched, variant 2 (Trumpet) image stamped
AM SP 04969-B INT. (Trumpet)Runout Side A etched, variant 2 (Trumpet) image stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | A&M Records L 38076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4969First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68555First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 64969First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 38036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 64969First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68555First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records SP-4969First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68555First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1983 | US | A&M Records SP-4969First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221969 / A&M Records 4969LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Europe | Not On Label (Annabel Lamb)LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2023 | Europe | Not On Label (Annabel Lamb)LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Riders On The Storm6:00
- A2Once Bitten3:17
- A3Take Me In Your Arms3:27
- A4Heartland3:22
- A5Backwards Through The Looking Glass4:26
- B1Dividing The Spoils Of Love5:12
- B2Hold Fast3:46
- B3Snake Pliskin2:22
- B4Missing4:14
- B5No Cure4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Bitten are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Once Bitten are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 2023.
When was Once Bitten first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4969.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Bitten is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4969, AMLH 68555, L 38076, AMLH 64969) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM SP 04969-A ES1 [Face with pointy ears] EMW and AM SP 04969-B ES1 [Face with pointy ears] EMW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Bitten 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.
