UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1650
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR.1650.A1Runout, side A (etched)
CHR.1650.B1Runout, side B (etched)
Deborah HarryDef, Dumb & Blonde
Vinyl pressings
Def, Dumb & Blonde
by Deborah Harry · 1989
15 pressings13 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Def, Dumb & Blonde 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 Def, Dumb & Blonde
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 25938-1Reprise Records 9 25938-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
Side A Etched [Stamped] 1-25938-A-SR1-DMM [SP1-1 MASTERDISK DMM
Side B Etched [Stamped] 1-25938B-SR1-DMM (below)SP1-1 MASTERDISK
1-25938Label A & B sides
Australia
November 1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 321650
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 066 321650 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 92 59381Reprise Records 92 59381
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 210 183
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM210183 A-1/9-89Runout side A
DM210183 B-1/9-89Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 | Brazil | Chrysalis 066 321650 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | Sire 92 59381 / Reprise Records 92 59381First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Chrysalis 210 183First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Sire 64 3216501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis 3216501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Chrysalis CHR (L) 3216501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Chrysalis 066 32 1650 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Sire 9 25938-1 / Reprise Records 9 25938-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Yugoslavia | Chrysalis LP-7-1 2 02357 8 / Jugoton LP-7-1 2 02357 8First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Australia | Chrysalis CHR 321650First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Mexico | Chrysalis 109 321650 1LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Rhino Records R1 25938 / Sire R1 25938LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Chrysalis CKPL-0003 / Chrysalis CHR 1650LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Sire 1-25938 / Reprise Records 1-25938LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1I Want That Man3:41
- A2Lovelight3:55
- A3Kiss It Better4:17
- A4Maybe For Sure4:26
- A5Calmarie4:42
- A6Get Your Way6:10
- B1Sweet And Low4:40
- B2He Is So5:09
- B3Brite Side4:32
- B4Bugeye4:02
- B5End Of The Run7:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Def, Dumb & Blonde are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Def, Dumb & Blonde are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1989 and 2025.
When was Def, Dumb & Blonde first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1650.
How do I tell if my copy of Def, Dumb & Blonde is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1650, 9 25938-1, CHR 321650, 066 321650 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR.1650.A1 and CHR.1650.B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Def, Dumb & Blonde 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.
