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Bed Of Roses

by Bon Jovi · 1992

14 pressings7 countriesSoft RockRock

Bed Of Roses was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Bed Of Roses

8 pressings came out in 1992, 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

1992
Label and catalog number
Jambco JOVLH 9Mercury JOVLH 9
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
Runout / matrix

JOV LH 9 ASide A runout, etched

JOV LH 9 BSide B runout, etched

COPYMASTERS.Miles.Side A & B runout, etched

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UK

1992
Label and catalog number
Jambco JOV 9Mercury JOV 9
Format
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

JOV 9 A1Side A Runout, Etched

JOV 9 B1Side B Runout, Etched

'SNA' SymbolSide A & B Runout, Stamped

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UK

1992
Label and catalog number
Jambco JOV 9Mercury JOV 9
Format
7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single · Paper Labels
Runout / matrix

JOV 9 A1 [SNA Symbol]Side A runout

JOV 9 B1 [SNA Symbol]Side B runout

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US

1992
Label and catalog number
Jambco 864 852-7Mercury 864 852-7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

422-864-852-7-AS-SP SRC 1-1 STERLINGA-Side Runout

SRC 422-864-852-7-BS-SP2 1-1 STERLINGB-Side Runout

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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.

1990s13 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1992FranceJambco 2307First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1992PhilippinesPolycosmic Records PLC 93-030First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1992PhilippinesPolycosmic Records PLC-93-008 / Mercury PLC-93-008First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1992UKJambco JOVLH 9 / Mercury JOVLH 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
1992UKJambco JOVXP9 / Mercury JOVXP9First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited
1992UKJambco JOV 9 / Mercury JOV 9First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
1992UKJambco JOV 9 / Mercury JOV 9First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
1992USJambco 864 852-7 / Mercury 864 852-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1993BrazilJambco 2801 626 / Mercury 2801 62612", Promo · Promo12", Promo · Promo
1993BrazilJambco 2801 667 / Mercury 2801 66712", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo
1993ColombiaMercury 862 492-77", Single7", Single
1993EuropeJambco 864 876-7 / Mercury 864 876-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
1993EuropeJambco 864 876-7 / Mercury 864 876-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?PhilippinesPolycosmic Records7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label

Tracklist

  1. ABed Of Roses
  2. BStarting All Over Again

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Bed Of Roses are there?

14 vinyl pressings of Bed Of Roses are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1992 and 1993.

When was Bed Of Roses first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, US, Philippines, France. One of them is Jambco JOVLH 9.

How do I tell if my copy of Bed Of Roses is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JOVLH 9, JOVXP9, JOV 9, 864 852-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JOV LH 9 A and JOV LH 9 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Bed Of Roses 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.

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