UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1367
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
CDL 1367 A//2 ∇ ETA-side runout
CDL 1367 B//2 ∇ ETB-side runout
CDL 1367-AA-side label
CDL 1367-BB-side label
Geoffrey BurgonBrideshead Revisited
Vinyl pressings
Brideshead Revisited
by Geoffrey Burgon · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackScoreStage & Screen
Brideshead Revisited was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Brideshead Revisited
6 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 4 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1367
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold. White labels
- Runout / matrix
CDL 1367 A3A-side runout, hand etched
CDL 1367 B//2 ∇ ET 1 BB-side runout, machine stamped
CDL 1367-AA-side label
CDL 1367-BB-side label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CDL 1367
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CDL 1367 A//2 ∇ ETA-side runout
CDL 1367 B//2 ∇ ETB-side runout
CDL 1367-AA-side label
CDL 1367-BB-side label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis FV 41367
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FV 4137AS-1E A1 o G1Runout Side A etched o stamped
FV 4137B-1B A2 o 1 GRunout Side B etched o stamped
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 37745
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 205 944
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Chrysalis L 37745First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Chrysalis 205 944First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CDL 1367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CDL 1367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Chrysalis CDL 1367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Chrysalis FV 41367First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1367LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41367LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1367LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Chrysalis CHR 1367LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Spain | Chrysalis CDL 1367LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Brideshead Theme2:00
- A2Going To Brideshead2:55
- A3The First Visit2:15
- A4Venice Nocturne1:40
- A5Sebastian's Summer5:26
- A6The Hunt2:15
- A7Sebastian Against The World1:32
- A8Julia In Love2:06
- B1Julia4:10
- B2Rain In Venice2:05
- B3General Strike1:48
- B4Fading Light2:48
- B5Julia's Theme2:00
- B6Sebastian Alone2:10
- B7Orphans Of The Storm4:05
- B8Finale2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brideshead Revisited are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Brideshead Revisited are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Brideshead Revisited first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Europe. One of them is Chrysalis CDL 1367.
How do I tell if my copy of Brideshead Revisited is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CDL 1367, FV 41367, L 37745, 205 944) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CDL 1367 A//2 ∇ ET and CDL 1367 B//2 ∇ ET. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brideshead Revisited 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.