Vinyl pressings
by Grace Jones · 1985
Pull Up To The Bumper (Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
SMX-66295 W2A 6:27 J.Side A runout
SMX-66296 W2A 13:22 J.Side B runout
MX-66295Side A label
MX-66296Side B label
MX-65805Side A label
MX-65806Side B label
ISL-97042-A TLC-ASide one runout
ISL-97042-B TLC-ASide two runout
ISL-97042-ASide A label
ISL-97042-BSide B label
DM 602138 A-1/85S ISide 1 runout stamp
DM 602138 B-1/85S ISide 2 runout stamp
S 602 138 ASide 1 label
S 602 138 BSide 2 label
DM 107876 A-1/85S I IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 107876 B-1/85S I IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107876 A-1/85S IRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107876 B-1/85S IRunout side B, variant 2
DM 107876 A-1/85S IA-side runout stamped
DM 107876 B-1/85S IB-side runout stamped
S 107 876 AA-side label
S 107 876 BB-side label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records X 14270 / Island Records 12IS 240First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records K 9932 / Island Records K-9932First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records 97042First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 602 138 / Island Records 602 138-213First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 107 876 / Island Records 107 876-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 107 876 / Island Records 107 876-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Island Records IS 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records X 14270First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Island Records K-9932First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Canada | Island Records IS 108912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Greece | Island Records 062-VG 400 3Z12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records A 107.876 / Island Records A 1078767", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records F-602.13812", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records A 1078767", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 ISX 24012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | US | Collectables COL 2608 / Island Records COL 26087", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
20 vinyl pressings of Pull Up To The Bumper (Remix) are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1985 and 1992.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Australia, Canada, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is Island Records X 14270.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use X 14270, K 9932, 97042, 602 138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SMX-66295 W2A 6:27 J. and SMX-66296 W2A 13:22 J.. 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.
