UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 43290
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
BrownmarkBang Bang
Vinyl pressings
Bang Bang
by Brownmark · 1989
11 pressings4 countriesMinneapolis SoundFunkFunk / Soul
Bang Bang was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Bang Bang
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZB43289
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown ZT 43290DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4655
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-1980
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Motown MOT-4655
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MOT-9112-B6-2 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side A
MOT-9113-B6-4 ⧈-G-⧈Runout side B
MOT9112Label side A
MOT9113Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Motown ZB43223First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Motown ZT 43224First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 43290First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZT 43290DJFirst year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Motown ZB43289First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4655First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-17913 / Motown MOT 9090First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-18059First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-4655First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | US | Motown MOT-1980First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Motown L33-18059First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Bang Bang (Raw Mix)5:28
- A2Bang Bang (Raw Mix Radio Edit)3:21
- B1Bang Bang (El-Virus Mix)5:33
- B2Bang Bang (LP Version)5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bang Bang are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Bang Bang first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Motown ZT 43290.
How do I tell if my copy of Bang Bang is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZT 43290, ZB43289, ZT 43290DJ, MOT-4655) 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 Bang Bang 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.