Australia
May 23, 1988- Label and catalog number
- White Label Records RML.53271
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
W2B DMX-68519Runout Side A, hand-etched
W2B DMX- 68520Runout Side B, hand-etched
SMX-68519Side A Label
SMX-68520Side B Label
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Vinyl pressings
Bonk
by Big Pig · 1988
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Bonk was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Bonk
14 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- White Label Records RML.53271
- Format
- LP, Album · White
- Runout / matrix
W2B DMX-68519Runout side A, hand-etched
W2B DMX- 68520Runout side B, hand-etched
UK
May 16, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5185
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5185 A-1U-1-1 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout
AMA 5185 B-1U-1-1Side B runout
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 6-5185A&M Records SP-6-5185
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SP-06-5185-A RE-1 ES-2 EMWSide 1 Runout, Etched variant 1
SP-06-5185-B ES-1 EMWSide 2 Runout, Etched variant 1
SP-06-5185-A RE-1 ES-2 EMWSide 1 Runout, Etched variant 2
SP-06-5185-B RE-1 ES-2 EMWSide 2 Runout, Etched variant 2
Japan
March 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records C28Y3223
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395.185-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | White Label Records RML.53271First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Brazil | A&M Records 395.185-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | A&M Records 395 185-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | A&M Records 395 185-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 395 185-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Greece | A&M Records 395 185-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | Spain | A&M Records 395 185-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | US | A&M Records SP 6-5185 / A&M Records SP-6-5185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | A&M Records C28Y3223First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | White Label Records RML.53271First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Iron Lung3:33
- A2Hungry Town3:04
- A3Tin Drum4:22
- A4Break Away3:36
- A5Big Hotel3:26
- B1Nation3:32
- B2Charlie4:04
- B3Fine Thing3:20
- B4Money God4:27
- B5Devil's Song5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bonk are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bonk are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Bonk first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Australia, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is White Label Records RML.53271, released May 23, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Bonk is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RML.53271, AMA 5185, SP 6-5185, C28Y3223) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W2B DMX-68519 and W2B DMX- 68520. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bonk 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.