Vinyl pressings
by Bronski Beat · 1986
Truthdare Doubledare 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.
27 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 18 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.
BITLP3A//2▽420 C The better the beat.....Side A runout, variant 1
BITLP3B//2▽420 C ......the bigger the bongoSide B runout, variant 1
BITLP3A//1▽420 C 1 1 1 9 The better the beat.....Side A runout, variant 2
BITLP3B//2▽420 C 1 1 3 ......the bigger the bongoSide B runout, variant 2
BITLP3A // 1 ▽ 420CRunout area side A, stamped
The better the beat.....Runout area side A, etched
BITLP3B // 2 ▽ 420CRunout area side B, stamped
......the bigger the bongoRunout area side B, etched
MCA-5446-ASR3 [Artisan logo ] 回-G-回Side A
MCA-5446-ASR3 [Artisan logo ] 回-G-回Side B
MCA-5446-ASR-1 [Artisan logo ] 回-G-回Variant 1 Side A
MCA-5446-ASR-1 [Artisan logo ] 回-G-回Variant 1 Side B
MCA-5446-ASR-3A-side: variant 1
MCA-5447-ASR-3B-side: variant 1
MCA-5446-ASR-1A-side: variant 2
MCA-5447-ASR-1B-side: variant 2
MCA-5446-ASR1 回-G-回Side 1, variant 1
MCA-5447-ASR1 回-G-回Side 2, variant 1
MCA-5446-ASR-I I 回-A-回Side 1, variant 2
MCA-5447-ASR-I C 回-A-回Side 2, variant 2
MCA-5446-ASR-3 [Artisan logo] ◈-P-◈ ISide A runout, variant 1
MCA-5447-ASR-3 [Artisan logo] ◈-P-◈ IISide B runout, variant 1
MCA-5446-ASR-3 [Artisan logo] ◈-P-◈ IISide A runout, variant 2
MCA-5447-ASR-4 [Artisan logo] ◈-P-◈ ISide 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.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | London Records 828 010-2 / PolyGram 29004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australasia | London Records 828 010-1 / Forbidden Fruit 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australasia | London Records 828 010-1 / Forbidden Fruit 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | France | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Germany | London Records 828 010-1 / Metronome 828 010-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Greece | London Records 828 010 / 1 / London Records 828010-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | London Records 828 010 / 1 / London Records 828010-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1986 | Israel | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Italy | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | Mexico | London Records LPR-54062 / London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Netherlands | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | New Zealand | London Records 828 010-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK | London Records LMS1725751LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc, Reissue, Remastered · Picture disc |
| 2026 | UK | London Records LMS1725750LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records 828 010-1 / Forbidden Fruit 828 010-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
30 vinyl pressings of Truthdare Doubledare are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1986 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, France, Japan and more. One of them is London Records 828 010-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 828 010-1, MCA 5751, MCA-5751, 828 0101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BITLP3A//2▽420 C The better the beat..... and BITLP3B//2▽420 C ......the bigger the bongo. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
