Vinyl pressings
by Billy Idol · 1987
Mony Mony (Live) 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.
36 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
VS-4-43161-AS C2 G1 D2 STERLINGA-Side runout, variant 1
VS-4-43161-BS C1 G1 B12 STERLINGB-Side runout, variant 1
VS-4-43161-AS C2 G1 B8 STERLINGA-Side runout, variant 2
VS-4-43161-BS C1 G1 A14 STERLINGB-Side runout, variant 2
4V9-43159-A-CARR1 G1 E B2 STERLINGVariant 1 Side A runout
4V9-43159-B-CARR1 G1 E STERLING C12Variant 1 Side B runout
4V9-43159-A-CARR1 G1 E A4 STERLINGVariant 2 Side A runout
4V9-43159-B-CARR1 G1 E STERLING C4Variant 2 Side B runout
4V9-43159-A-CARR 1 G1 E B1 STERLINGSide A runout
4V9-43159-B-CARR 2 D G1 STERLING A 10Side B runout
4V9 43159 ASSide A label
4V9 43159 BSSide B label
VS4 43161 AA-Side Label
VS4 43161 AAB-Side Label
IDOLX 11 (X̶) ∙ A1Hand etched runout, side A, variant 1, 2
IDOLX 11(X̶)B1Hand etched runout, side B, variant 1
IDOLX 11.B.2 TINAHand etched runout, side B, variant 2
3 ΛStamped runout, side A, variant 1, 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K421 / Chrysalis K-421First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis X 14525 / Chrysalis X-14525First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K-421 / Chrysalis VS4 43161First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K-421 / Chrysalis VS4 43161First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-43159 / Chrysalis CS 43159First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis 43161-D.J.First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 312First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 609 312First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 870 466-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 870 466-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Chrysalis IDOL 11First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 462First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 463First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 462First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHSC 463First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
37 vinyl pressings of Mony Mony (Live) are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in US, UK, Canada, Costa Rica and more. One of them is Chrysalis VS4 43161.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS4 43161, 4V9 43159, IDOLX 11, IDOL 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS-4-43161-AS C2 G1 D2 STERLING and VS-4-43161-BS C1 G1 B12 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
