UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2180
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · First Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHS2180X A // 2 PSide A runout
CHS2180X B // 2 PSide B runout
CHS 2180-12-ASide A label
CHS 2180-12-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Rip Her To Shreds
by Blondie · 1977
16 pressings6 countriesNew WaveRock
Rip Her To Shreds was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Rip Her To Shreds
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CHS2180 A//1 P 1 2 2 1Runout, side A
CHS2180 B//1 P 1 2 1 1Runout, side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS.2180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2180 A//1 PRun-out side A, stamped variant 1
CHS 2180 B//1 PRun-out side B, stamped variant 1
CHS 2180 A//1 P 11 1Run-out side A, stamped variant 2
CHS 2180 B//1 P 11 3Run-out side B, stamped variant 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2180
- Format
- 7", Single · Blue Injection Labels / Chrysalis Records Ltd
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2180
- Format
- 7", Single · Blue Injection Label / Chrysalis
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 2180
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS2180X A // 2 P C1 4Side A runout, variant 1
CHS2180X B // 2 P C1 2Side B runout, variant 1
CHS2180X A // 2 P 1 1 6Side A runout, variant 2
CHS2180X A // 2 P 1 2 5Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Chrysalis K-6973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | Chrysalis WWR-20369First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Chrysalis WWR-20369First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Chrysalis WWR-20369First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K-6973First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2180First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS.2180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2180First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2180First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 2180First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 218012", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1978 | Spain | Chrysalis 00787", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 218012", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1979 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 218012", 45 RPM, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Chrysalis PD 15177", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ARip Her To Shreds3:20
- B1In The Flesh2:26
- B2X Offender3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rip Her To Shreds are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Rip Her To Shreds are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1979.
When was Rip Her To Shreds first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 2180.
How do I tell if my copy of Rip Her To Shreds is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 2180, CHS.2180, K-6973, WWR-20369) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHS2180X A // 2 P and CHS2180X B // 2 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rip Her To Shreds 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.
