Vinyl pressings
by Depeche Mode · 2005
Precious was first pressed on vinyl in 2005. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
7 pressings came out in 2005, the album's first year, in 3 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.
0-42831-A SR-1Disc One Side 1
0-42831-A SR-1Disc One Side 2
0-42831-C SR-1Disc Two Side 1
0-42831-D SR-1Disc Two Side 2
P12BONG 35A M DAMONTSide A runout etched
P12 BONG 35B¹ M DAMONTSide B runout etched
PL12Bong35 A A DamontRunout side A, variant 1
PL12Bong35 B-I A DamontRunout side B, variant 1
PL12Bong35 A1 A .DAMONT.Runout side A, variant 2
PL12Bong35 B-I A DAMONTRunout side B, variant 2
P12 BONG 35A DAMONTside A runout
P12 BONG 35B1 DAMONTside AA runout
DAMONT PL12BONG35 A1side A, etched
DAMONT PL12BONG35 B1side AA, etched
P12BONG35 A D DAMONTRunout side A, variant 1
P12BONG35 B1 D DAMONTRunout side AA, variant 1
P12BONG35 A DAMONTRunout side A, variant 2
P12BONG35 B1 DAMONTRunout side AA, variant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Unknown | Not On Label (Depeche Mode) P12 BONG 3512", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2005 | Europe | Mute P12Bong35 / Mute 0094634175913First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | Europe | Mute PL12Bong35 / Mute 0094634176118First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Mute P12 BONG 35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2005 | UK | Mute PL12 BONG 35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2005 | Europe | Mute 12BONG35 / Mute 12Bong35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 2005 | Europe | Mute L12Bong35 / Mute L12BONG35First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2005 | US | Sire 0-42831 / Reprise Records 0-42831First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2006 | Europe | Mute BONG357", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 2006 | Europe | Mute BONG35 / Mute 00946340067747", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
10 vinyl pressings of Precious are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2005 and 2006.
The earliest pressings are from 2005, in US, UK, Europe. One of them is Sire 0-42831, released October 11, 2005.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-42831, P12 BONG 35, PL12 BONG 35, 12BONG35) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 0-42831-A SR-1 and 0-42831-A SR-1. 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.
