UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1812
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1812 A-1U-1-2 timtom DSIde A
CHR 1812 B- 3 U-1-2 TY-tomhouse DSide B
Chesney HawkesBuddy's Song
Vinyl pressings
Buddy's Song
by Chesney Hawkes · 1991
12 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Buddy's Song was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Buddy's Song
12 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 8 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR1889
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR1889Chrysalis 3218891
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR1889 CHR1812 A-1U-1-2 Timtom DRunout Side A CHR1812 crossed out
CHR1889 CHR1812 B-3U-1- TY Townhouse DRunout Side B CHR1812 crossed out
Mexico
September 12, 1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 119 321861 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
119- 321861-1-A 12-IX-91 JEEtched side A
119- 321861-1-B 12-IX-91 JEEtched side B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 1C 064-321812 1Chrysalis 1C 064-3 21812 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3218121 - A1A side runout, variant 1
3218121 - B1B side runout, variant 1
3218121 - A1 1A side runout, variant 2
3218121 - B1 1B side runout, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 1C 064-321812 1Chrysalis 1C 064-3 21812 1
- Format
- LP
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 064-321812 1 / Chrysalis 1C 064-3 21812 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Chrysalis 1C 064-321812 1 / Chrysalis 1C 064-3 21812 1First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | Greece | Chrysalis 062-3218891First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | Italy | Chrysalis 64 3218121First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | South Africa | Chrysalis CHR(L) 106First yearLP | LP |
| 1991 | South Korea | Chrysalis 3218611 / EMI / Kemongsa Music Ltd. CKPL-0029First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Spain | Chrysalis 066 3218121 / Chrysalis 066 32 1812 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | Spain | Chrysalis 0 66 321812 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1812First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Chrysalis CHR1889First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Chrysalis CHR1889 / Chrysalis 3218891First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | Mexico | EMI 119 321861 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The One And Only3:40
- A2Nothing Serious3:31
- A3Feel So Alive4:45
- A4I'm A Man Not A Boy3:57
- A5It's Gonna Be Tough2:26
- A6Torn In Half4:00
- B1I'm Young4:08
- B2Secrets Of The Heart3:50
- B3This Is Me3:33
- B4Ordinary Girl3:32
- B5A Crazy World Like This3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Buddy's Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Buddy's Song are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Buddy's Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Mexico, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1812.
How do I tell if my copy of Buddy's Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1812, CHR1889, 119 321861 1, 1C 064-321812 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1812 A-1U-1-2 timtom D and CHR 1812 B- 3 U-1-2 TY-tomhouse D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Buddy's Song 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.