UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CUX 1502 A3 O
CUX 1502 B2
Vinyl pressings
Vital Idol
by Billy Idol · 1985
72 pressings31 countriesNew WavePop RockRock
Vital Idol was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Vital Idol
42 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 21 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Black & White Labels
- Runout / matrix
CUX1502 A // 1 ∇ 420 RA-side runout, Variant 1 stamped
CUX 1502 B // 1 ∇ 420 RB-side runout, Variant 1 stamped
CUX1502 A // 1 ∇ 420 R 1 3 3A-side runout, Variant 2 stamped
CUX 1502 B // 1 ∇ 420 R 11 22B-side runout, Variant 2 stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CUX1502 A//1∇ 420 RSide A runout, stamped Variant 1
CUX 1502 B//2∇ 420 VSide B runout, stamped Variant 1
CUX1502 A//1∇ 420 R 1 2 1 0Side A runout, stamped Variant 2
CUX 1502 B//2∇ 420 V 1 1 5Side B runout, stamped Variant 2
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CUX1502 A//1∇420R 1 4Variant 1: Side A
CUX1502 B//1∇420R 1 3Variant 1: Side B
CUX1502 A//1∇420R 1 1 2 2Variant 2: Side A
CUX1502 B//1∇420R 1 1Variant 2: Side B
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
> CUX 1502 A2Side A runout, etched
CUX 1502 B2Side B runout, etched
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CUX 1502
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Red & White Labels
- Runout / matrix
CUX1502 A//1∇420RSide A Runout, Stamped
CUX1502 B//1∇420RSide B Runout, Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 72 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s70 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Chrysalis L 27151 / Chrysalis L-27151First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | Chrysalis 104.8343First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 038-3 21502 1LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 824940 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | France | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Chrysalis 207 077First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Greece | Chrysalis 824940 1First yearLP, Album, Compilation, White Label | LP, Album, Compilation, White Label |
| 1985 | Ireland | Chrysalis CUX 1502First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Israel | Chrysalis CUX 1502First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Chrysalis 54 3215021 / Chrysalis OV 41620First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 207 077LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1White Wedding (Parts I & II) (Shotgun Mix)8:20
- A2Dancing With Myself (Uptown Mix)5:57
- A3Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt Mix)7:04
- B1Catch My Fall (Remix Fix)4:56
- B2Mony Mony (Downtown Mix)5:01
- B3Love Calling (Rub A Dub Dub Mix)5:33
- B4Hot In The City (Exterminator Mix)5:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vital Idol are there?
72 vinyl pressings of Vital Idol are listed here, from 31 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Vital Idol first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Italy, South Africa, Zimbabwe and more. One of them is Chrysalis CUX 1502.
How do I tell if my copy of Vital Idol is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CUX 1502, KVL 5011, 824940 1, L 27151) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CUX 1502 A3 O and CUX 1502 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vital 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.
