France
October 19, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 2543
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, White Label
Vinyl pressings
Mony Mony
by Billy Idol · 1981
34 pressings8 countriesPunkRockPop
Mony Mony was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Mony Mony
23 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2543
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
810 CHS 25 43 A Y.D.A / "Y.D." etched by hand, big caps
810 CH S 25 43 B YDB / "YD" etched by hand in small caps
US
September 11, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CEP 4000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout side A stamped
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.Runout side B stamped
CEP-4000-AS-1D A 15Runout side A, variant 1 etched
CEP-4000-BS SM-1 CB.Runout side B, variant 1 etched
US
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PV 44000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Poster, Santa Maria, Press
- Runout / matrix
PV44000-AS-1C B4 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ, L.A., CALIF. ̷P̷V̷4̷4̷0̷0̷0̷-̷A̷S̷-̷1̷C̷ SX B4 Ƨ2Side A, etched
PV44000-BS€T1 B1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ, L.A., CALIF. CB ○ T1 ̷C̷E̷P̷4̷0̷0̷0̷-̷B̷S̷ ̷T̷1̷Side B, etched
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ, L.A., CALIF.Sides A&B Stamped
(PV 44000 A)Side A Label
US
October 1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PV 44000
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P PV-4400-A-CRP-P3 (CRP F 3, crossed out)Var 1: Side A, etched
CER-4000-BSVar 1: Side B, etched
P PV-44000-A-CRP-P3 (I CRP F 3, crossed out)Var 2: Side A, etched
PV-44000-BS-11 5 (CEP-400-BS crossed out) P cBVar 2: Side B, etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 122543Chrysalis CHS 12 2543
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Chrysalis X-11821 / Chrysalis X 11821First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 44000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Canada | Chrysalis CEP 4000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 44000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Canada | Chrysalis CEP 400012", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | 12", EP, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | Chrysalis CHS 2543First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-41009First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Japan | Chrysalis PV 44000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS-2543First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 2543First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 122543 / Chrysalis CHS 12 2543First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2543First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2543First year12", EP, White Label | 12", EP, White Label |
| 1981 | US | Chrysalis PV 4400012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1981 | US | Chrysalis PV 44000 DJFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Worldwide | Chrysalis 602475676683 / Capitol Records 60247567668312", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Worldwide | Chrysalis 0060246558374812", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 4400012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 4400012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV 4400012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | US | Chrysalis 5V 4400012", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Mony Mony3:23
- A2Baby Talk3:10
- B1Untouchables3:36
- B2Dancing With Myself4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mony Mony are there?
34 vinyl pressings of Mony Mony are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Mony Mony first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, US, UK, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis 2543, released October 19, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Mony Mony is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2543, CHS 2543, CEP 4000, PV 44000) 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 Mony Mony 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.
