Vinyl pressings
by Deborah Harry · 1988
Once More Into The Bleach was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
CJB 2 A1 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ ̶-̶ A1 JARunout, side A
CJB 2 B1 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ - B1 JARunout, side B
CJB 2 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ - C1 JA V CRunout, side C
CJB 2 D1 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ - D1 JA DRunout, side D
V1-41658-A-1A G1 (MP) SL A1Side A runout
V1-41658-B-1A G1 (AP) SL A2Side B runout
V2-41658-C-1A G1 (AP) SL A1Side C runout
V2-41658-D-1B G1 (MP) SL A1Side D runout
F1-21658-A SP 1-2 G1 C2 TR STERLING [VI-VX 2-41658-A-RE2 scratched out]Runout side A
F1-21658-B G1 D SP 1-1 A STERLING [VI-VX2-41658-B-RE1-C2 scratched out]Runout side B
F1-[V2-VX2 scratched out] 2 [4 scratched out] 1658-C-[C2 scratched out] G1 SP 1-1 A STERLINGRunout side C
F1-[V2-VX2 scratched out] 2 [4 scratched out] 1658 - D - C2 G1 SP1-1 A STERLINGRunout side D
AL 1698LADO 1
BL 1698LADO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | CBS 70-041First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Argentina | CBS 70-041First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Canada | Chrysalis V2X 41658First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Chrysalis 209 556First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Italy | Chrysalis 209 556First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis CHR 1698First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis CJB-2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis V2X 41658First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis F1 21658First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Chrysalis V2X 41658LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Colombia | CBS 14002241 / Chrysalis 14002241LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | South Africa | Chrysalis SPL 4007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis L 30001/2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
13 vinyl pressings of Once More Into The Bleach are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Argentina, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CJB-2.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CJB-2, V2X 41658, F1 21658, 70-041) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CJB 2 A1 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ ̶-̶ A1 JA and CJB 2 B1 C̶H̶R̶1̶6̶5̶8̶ - B1 JA. 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.
