UK
September 1, 1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM24EMI EM 24
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels, Black & Silver
- Runout / matrix
EM 24 A-1U-1-1-1A Side Run Off
EM 24 B-1U-1-1-1B Side Run Off
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Vinyl pressings
Bohemian Rhapsody
by Bad News · 1987
12 pressings4 countriesComedyHeavy MetalRockNon-Music
Bohemian Rhapsody 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 Bohemian Rhapsody
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 4 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
- EMI 12EM24EMI 12EM 24
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
∴ 12EM 24 A - 1U - 1 - 1Side A
12EM 24 B - 1U - 1 - H2Side B
12EM 24ALabel Side A
12EM 24BLabel Side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EM24EMI EM 24
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 24 A-1U-1-Q2-5,Runout stamped side A
EM 24 A-1U-1-Q2-6 —Runout stamped side B
EM 24ALabel side A
EM 24BLabel side B
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMX24EMI EM 24
- Format
- 7", Single · Special 'Scratch And Sniff' Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
EM 24 A-1J-1-Q2-5Side A - Variant 1
EM 24 B-1J-1-Q2-6Side B - Variant 1
EM 24 A-1U-1-Q2-5Side A - Variant 2
EM 24 B-1U-1-Q2-6Side B - Variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMP 24EMI EM 24
- Format
- 7", Single · Patch Included
- Runout / matrix
EM 24 A-1U-1-Q2-OSide A
EM 24 B-1U-1-Q2-7
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- EMI ED 308
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | EMI ED 308First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 2016First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Australia | EMI EMI 2016First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI 1C 006 20 2045 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 2046 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI PRP-8307First yearSingle, 12", Promo · Promo | Single, 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Japan | EMI PRP-1238First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | UK | EMI 12EM24 / EMI 12EM 24First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EM24 / EMI EM 24First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EMX24 / EMI EM 24First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EMP 24 / EMI EM 24First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | UK | EMI EM24 / EMI EM 24First year7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ABohemian Rhapsody3:29
- BLife With Brian5:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bohemian Rhapsody are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Bohemian Rhapsody are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bohemian Rhapsody first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Europe, Japan. One of them is EMI EM24, released September 1, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Bohemian Rhapsody is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EM24, 12EM24, EMX24, EMP 24) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EM 24 A-1U-1-1-1 and EM 24 B-1U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bohemian Rhapsody 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.