US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44366
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
B-1-44366-Z1-DMM SP 1-1 STERLINGA-Side Runout Etching
B-2-44366-Z1-DMM SP 1-1 STERLINGB-Side Runout Etching
101659A-Side Label
101651B-Side Label
Great WhiteOnce Bitten Twice Shy
Vinyl pressings
Once Bitten Twice Shy
by Great White · 1989
11 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Once Bitten Twice Shy 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 Once Bitten Twice Shy
11 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 7PRO-79598
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CLPD 532
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc, 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 532
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12CL 532 A-1-1-1 DStamped Runout, Side A
12CL 532 B-1-1- DStamped Runout, Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL532Capitol Records CL 532
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Siver Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Capitol Records CP 2254First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 3425 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 20 3425 6 / Capitol Records K 060 20 3425 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Capitol Records K 060-20 3425 6 / EMI Electrola K 060-20 3425 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-1411First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CLPD 532First year12", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, 45 RPM · Picture disc |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL532First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records 12CL 532First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Capitol Records CL532 / Capitol Records CL 532First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records B-44366First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | US | Capitol Records 7PRO-79598First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOnce Bitten Twice Shy5:02
- BSlow Ride3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Once Bitten Twice Shy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records B-44366.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Bitten Twice Shy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-44366, 7PRO-79598, 12CLPD 532, CL532) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-1-44366-Z1-DMM SP 1-1 STERLING and B-2-44366-Z1-DMM SP 1-1 STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Bitten Twice Shy 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.
