UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1377
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1377 A//1▽ 420 P 1 1Runout side A, stamped
CHR 1377 B//1▽ 420 1 1Runout side B, stamped
HI DAMONTRunout side A, etched
DAMONTRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Billy Idol
by Billy Idol · 1982
69 pressings19 countriesPop RockRock
Billy Idol was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Billy Idol
28 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 15 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1377
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1377
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC, Compton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1377-AS PRC-C ❀ 2-1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side A runout, variant 1
CHR-1377-BS PRC-C ❀ 1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Side B runout, variant 1
CHR-1377-AS PRC-C ❀ 2-1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. -C1-Side A runout, variant 2
CHR-1377-BS PRC-C1 ❀ 1-1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. -06-Side B runout, variant 2
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1377
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IT CHR-1377-AS TH ❀Runout Side A, Etched
IT CHR-1377-BS TH ❀Runout Side B, Etched
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Both Sides, Stamped
CHR-1377-ASLabel Side A
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1377
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC-C Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHR-1377-AS PRC-C ❀ 2-1-1Side A Run-out, Etched
CHR-1377-BS PRC-C ❀ 1-1Side B Run-out, Etched
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Both Sides, Stamped
CHR-1377-ASSide A Label
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis FV 41377Chrysalis FV41377
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FV-41377-AS P 1T ̶C̶H̶R̶-̶1̶3̶7̶7̶-̶A̶S̶ TH ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CA Side Runout, 'P' and 'MASTERED AT..' stamped
FV-41377-BS P 1T ̶C̶H̶R̶-̶1̶3̶7̶7̶-̶BS̶ TH ❀ MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. EB Side Runout, 'P' and 'MASTERED AT..' stamped
CHR-1377-ASA Side Label
CHR-1377-BSB Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 69 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s52 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Chrysalis L 37877 / Chrysalis L-37877First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1377First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1377First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41377LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Album, Misprint, Reissue |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 204 790First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 204 790First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 204 790 / Chrysalis 204 790-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 204 790 / Chrysalis 204 790-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 204 790 / Chrysalis 204 790-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1377First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Chrysalis 1C 038-3 21377 1 / Chrysalis 1C 038-3 21377 1 DMMFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81539First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81539First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Chrysalis CHR-31First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Capitol Records 602557363494LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Chrysalis B0026265-01 / Capitol Records B0026265-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Chrysalis B0026265-01 / Capitol Records B0026265-01LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Chrysalis 308.003 / Chrysalis 308003LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | France | Chrysalis 826 730-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Chrysalis 826730-1LP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| ? | Italy | Chrysalis 54 3213771LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41377LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41377 / Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41377 / Chrysalis FV41377LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41377LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | US | Chrysalis FV 41377 / Chrysalis CHR 1377LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Come On, Come On4:00
- A2White Wedding (Part 1)4:11
- A3Hot In The City3:40
- A4Dead On Arrival3:54
- A5Nobody's Business4:06
- B1Love Calling4:48
- B2Hole In The Wall4:14
- B3Shooting Stars4:30
- B4It's So Cruel5:20
- B5Congo Man1:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy Idol are there?
69 vinyl pressings of Billy Idol are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1982 and 2023.
When was Billy Idol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1377.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy Idol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1377, FV 41377, FV41377, L 37877) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1377 A//1▽ 420 P 1 1 and CHR 1377 B//1▽ 420 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billy Idol 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.
