Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 151.235
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Billy OceanBittersweet
Vinyl pressings
Bittersweet
by Billy Ocean · 1986
14 pressings7 countriesBalladPop
Bittersweet was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Bittersweet
14 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
Netherlands
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive 145.279
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
145.279-A/60495-1Runout Side A [Stamped]
145.279-B/60496-1Runout Side B [Stamped]
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 133
- Format
- 12"
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE 133
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive JIVE T 133
- Format
- 12", Promo
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Jive ZB41015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Jive ZB41015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.20663 / TELDEC 6.20663First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive ZT41016First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Germany | Jive 6.14707First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 151.235First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | Jive 145.279First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Jive JIVM 1242First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | South Africa | Jive JIVS 142First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Jive SPBO-51010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Spain | Jive SPTO 51011First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | Sweden | Jive JIVE-133First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE T 133First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE 133First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Jive JIVE T 133First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABittersweet4:07
- BBittersweet (Instrumental Version)3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bittersweet are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bittersweet are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Bittersweet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Netherlands, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Jive 151.235.
How do I tell if my copy of Bittersweet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 151.235, 145.279, JIVE T 133, JIVE 133) 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 Bittersweet 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.
