UK
April 16, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLDJ 14
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Cradle Of Love
by Billy Idol · 1990
21 pressings11 countriesAlternative RockHard RockRock
Cradle Of Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Cradle Of Love
20 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLX 14
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLXP 14
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOL 14
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
IDOL.14 A1Side A runout
IDOL.14 B1Side B runout
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLXW 14
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
IDOLX 14 A1 ⋀Side A runout
IDOLX 14 B1 ⋀Side B runout
IDOLXW 14-ASide A label
IDOLXW 14-BSide B label
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis B 23509
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B 23509 ALabel side A
B 23509 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Chrysalis CHS 2388First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | EMI 103-0361First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Ecuador | EMI 103-0361First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | Chrysalis 613 123First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | Chrysalis 14 3233826First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Italy | Chrysalis 06 3233827First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Mexico | EMI 701 849 / Chrysalis 701 849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Philippines | Chrysalis CHR-32 IDOL 14-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Portugal | Chrysalis 3233827First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis 3233827First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1990 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis 3233826First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | South Africa | Chrysalis PS (J) 126First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOLX 14First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOLXP 14First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Chrysalis IDOL 14First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- A1Cradle Of Dub (Extended Mix)6:27
- A2Cradle Of Love (LP Version)4:39
- B1Rob The Cradle Of Dub (Extended Mix)5:07
- B2311 Man3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cradle Of Love are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Cradle Of Love are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Cradle Of Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Philippines, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis IDOLDJ 14, released April 16, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Cradle Of Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use IDOLDJ 14, IDOLX 14, IDOLXP 14, IDOL 14) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cradle Of Love 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.
