UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · White Vinyl
Vinyl pressings
White Wedding
by Billy Idol · 1982
37 pressings12 countriesNew WavePost-PunkRock
White Wedding was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 White Wedding
26 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2656
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 122656 A//1▽420 P 11 5Runout side A variant 1
CHS 122656 B//1▽420 P 11 5Runout side B variant 1
CHS 122656 A//1▽420 P 11 4Runout side A variant 2
CHS 122656 B//1▽420 P 11 4Runout side B variant 2
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2656
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2656
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO CHS 1656 A1 tone
MPO CHS 1656 B1
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 4V9 42685
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
4V9-42685-AS ❀ P2 PSide 1 Etched - Variant 1
4V9-42685-BS CP2 PSide 2 Etched - Variant 1
4VP-42685-AS P1 PSide 1 Etched - Variant 2
4VP-42685-BS CP1 PSide 2 Etched - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 37 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CDS 5002First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 2648First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 42697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 42697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Europe | Chrysalis 104 843 / Chrysalis 104 843-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | RCA DC 8993First year12", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 12", Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Germany | Chrysalis 104 843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Chrysalis X 12017 / Chrysalis EPC 5002First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K-8918First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Portugal | Chrysalis 810 455-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2656First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2656First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2656First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2656First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1982 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Billy Idol) WHITE12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Chrysalis 50999404586707", 45 RPM, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Box Set, Special Edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Chrysalis CHS 12 26 0512", White Label · Colored vinyl | 12", White Label · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AWhite Wedding (Parts 1 And 2)8:20
- B1White Wedding3:30
- B2Hole In The Wall4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of White Wedding are there?
37 vinyl pressings of White Wedding are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2012.
When was White Wedding first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2656.
How do I tell if my copy of White Wedding is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2656, CHS 12 2656, 4V9 42685, EPC 5002) 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 White Wedding 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.
