UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1028
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EIRSA 1028 A-1J-1-1Side A stamped
EIRSA 1028 B-1J-1-1Side B stamped
Concrete BlondeBloodletting
Vinyl pressings
Bloodletting
by Concrete Blonde · 1990
14 pressings9 countriesAlternative RockRock
Bloodletting was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Bloodletting
10 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records X1-13037
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red
- Runout / matrix
X 113037-A 1-1 JGSide A etched
X113037-B 1-1 JGSide B etched
STERLING SRC [logo] KdiscSide A and B stamped
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records IRS-82037
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
(Side A) IRS-82037-A KD2 Kdisc
(Side B) IRS-82037-B KD3 Kdisc
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records L 30330
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMX 73677 B2ASide A Handwritten Runouts
DMX 73678 B2[Scratched out B]A]Side B Handwritten Runouts
SMX-73677Side A Label
SMX-73678Side B Label
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records L30330I.R.S. Records 30330
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Red, Australian Tour Souvenir
- Runout / matrix
DMX 75883Side A
DMX 75884Side B
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 064-24 1059 1I.R.S. Records 064 24 1059 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2410591-A1Stamped A side
2410591-B1Stamped B side
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.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records L 30330First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Australia | I.R.S. Records L30330 / I.R.S. Records 30330First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 064-24 1059 1 / I.R.S. Records 064 24 1059 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 064-24 1059 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 64 24 1059 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | I.R.S. Records 24 1059 1 / EMI / Kemongsa Music Ltd. IKPL-0006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | I.R.S. Records 066 24 1059 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1028First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | I.R.S. Records X1-13037First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | I.R.S. Records IRS-82037First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Venezuela | EMI EMI-8152LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | US | Capitol Records B0027013-01 / I.R.S. Records B0027013-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Capitol Records B0027013-01 / I.R.S. Records B0027013-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | US | Capitol Records 602478550058 / I.R.S. Records B0027013-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bloodletting (The Vampire Song)6:04
- A2The Sky Is A Poisonous Garden2:36
- A3Caroline5:30
- A4Darkening Of The Light3:24
- A5I Don't Need A Hero4:25
- B1Days And Days3:12
- B2The Beast3:52
- B3Lullabye3:56
- B4Joey4:07
- B5Tomorrow, Wendy5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bloodletting are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Bloodletting are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 2025.
When was Bloodletting first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records EIRSA 1028.
How do I tell if my copy of Bloodletting is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EIRSA 1028, X1-13037, IRS-82037, L 30330) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EIRSA 1028 A-1J-1-1 and EIRSA 1028 B-1J-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bloodletting 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.
