France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 888 592-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
028 888592 7 // 1 380 PDOSide A
028 888592 7 // 2 380 PDOSide B
Vinyl pressings
Sweet Sixteen
by Billy Idol · 1987
32 pressings13 countriesPop RockRock
Sweet Sixteen 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Sweet Sixteen
32 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 13 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
May 1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6837 932
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6863323 2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 6837 931
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOLX 10
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
IDOLX 10 A//1▽420 P 11 4Stamped runout, side A, variant 1
IDOLX 10 B//2▽420 P 11 3Stamped runout, side B, variant 1
IDOLX 10 A//1▽420 P 1 1 2Stamped runout, side A, variant 2
IDOLX 10 Bxx//1▽420 P 1 1 4 1 2Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis IDOL 10
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper labels
- Runout / matrix
IDOL 10 A/1∇420PRunout, stamped, side A
IDOL 10 B/1∇420PRunout, stamped, side B
IDOL 10-1Side A label
IDOL 10-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K 276 / Chrysalis IDOL 10First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K-276First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Australia | Chrysalis K 276 / Chrysalis IDOL 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis 43114First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Chrysalis 43114First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Costa Rica | CBS 7016004-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 888 592-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 6863323 2First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 6837 931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France & Benelux | Chrysalis 888 592-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Chrysalis IDOL 10First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 449First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Chrysalis 515502First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | Portugal | Chrysalis 415503First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ASweet Sixteen4:14
- BBeyond Belief4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sweet Sixteen are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Sweet Sixteen are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Sweet Sixteen first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, UK, US, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis 888 592-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Sweet Sixteen is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 592-7, 6837 932, 6863323 2, 6837 931) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 028 888592 7 // 1 380 PDO and 028 888592 7 // 2 380 PDO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sweet Sixteen 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.
