UK
July 14, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 BONG 17
- Format
- 12", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
L-12 Bong 17 A I The Exchange PR-PSide A runout
L-12 Bong 17 B I JONZ PR-PSide B runout
Vinyl pressings
Personal Jesus
by Depeche Mode · 1989
63 pressings19 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Personal Jesus 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 Personal Jesus
44 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 BONG 17
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 BONG 17 A1 The Exchange Jonz I'M NOT CRAZY ANYMORE! MPOSide A
12 BONG 17 B2 WASSAMADDAWIYA ? MPOSide B
UK
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute BONG 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO BONG 17 A1 The EXCHANGE JONZ MORE TEA VICAR?Side A runout - variant 1
MPO BONG 17 B1 TY1 BE QUIET!Side B runout - variant 1
MORE TEA VICAR? MPO BONG 17 A1 The EXCHANGE JONZSide A runout - variant 2
BE QUIET! TY1 MPO BONG 17 B1Side B runout - variant 2
UK
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute L12 BONG 17
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
L12 BONG 17 A1 PR-P THE EXCHANGE WE LOVE YOU FAT HAM WE DORunout side A, variant 1
L-12 BONG 17 B1 JONZ PR-P SHOOT ME DOWN IN FLAMESRunout side B, variant 1
L12 BONG 17 A1 PR-P THE EXCHANGE WE LOVE YOU FAT HAM WE DORunout side A, variant 2
L-12 BONG 17 B1 JONZ PR-P A SHOOT ME DOWN IN FLAMESRunout side B, variant 2
UK
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute G BONG 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BONG 17 A1 The EXCHANGE Jonz MORE TEA VICAR?Runout side A, variant 1
G BONg-17 B-1 EIN The ExchangeRunout side B, variant 1
BONG 17 A1 The EXCHANGE Jonz MORE TEA VICAR? MPORunout side A, variant 2
G BONg-17 B-1 EIN The ExchangeRunout side B, variant 2
UK
August 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Mute G BONG 17
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
BONG 17 A1 The EXCHANGE Jonz MORE TEA VICAR?side A runout
G BONg-17 B-1 EIN The Exchangeside B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 63 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s50 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Belgium | Indisc L BONG 1246 117 / Mute L BONG 1246 117First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Mute LBONG 46017 / Mute BONG 46017First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Benelux | Mute BONG 1246017First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Canada | Sire 92 13280 / Reprise Records 92 13280First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Sire 92 13280 / Reprise Records 92 13280First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Mute 80478 / Virgin 80478First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 90543 / Mute 90543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 80479 / Mute 80479First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Mute 90543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Virgin 8047912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Mute 12691712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin VG 2148Z / Virgin VG 2148 ZFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Ireland | Mute 12 BONG 17First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Mute BONGX17First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Mute LBONGX 17First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | ABR Discos TI 780 / Mute TI 78012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Argentina | ABR Discos TI 780 / Mute TI 78012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records X14908 / Mute X 1490812", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, 45 RPM, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records X14908 / Mute X1490812", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Philippines | Mute EPM-89-034 / Mute 12 BONG 1712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1990 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records PRO 4317", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Mexico | Sire LMXB-6928 / Warner Bros. Records LMXB-692812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Australia | Liberation Records K10254 / Mute BONG 177", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Mute K10254 / Liberation Records K102547", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Mute 905437", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Poland | B+H Records PUR 1137Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Mono · Unofficial, Mono, Limited |
| ? | UK | Mute 12 BONG 1712", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
| ? | UK | Mute Bong 177", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
Tracklist
- APersonal Jesus3:43
- BDangerous4:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Personal Jesus are there?
63 vinyl pressings of Personal Jesus are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Personal Jesus first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Scandinavia, Germany and more. One of them is Mute L12 BONG 17, released July 14, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Personal Jesus is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use L12 BONG 17, 12 BONG 17, BONG 17, G BONG 17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, L-12 Bong 17 A I The Exchange PR-P and L-12 Bong 17 B I JONZ PR-P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Personal Jesus 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.
