UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 220
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Cover
- Runout / matrix
FACT 220 A1 3 LYN-21998̶ 8 21998 TOWNHOUSE BRunout side A
FACT 220 B1 3 TOWNHOUSE LYN- 2̶1̶9̶8̶9̶ 21999 TOWNHOUSE ORunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Bummed
by Happy Mondays · 1988
22 pressings12 countriesIndie RockRock
Bummed was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Bummed
10 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 220
- Format
- LP, Album · Lyntone Pressing
- Runout / matrix
FACT 220 A1 TOWNHOUSE LYN-2̶1̶9̶8̶8̶B 21998Variant 1 side A etched
FACT 220 B1 TOWNHOUSE LYN-21989 GVariant 1 side B etched
FACT 220 A1 TOWNHOUSE LYN-2198̶8 21998 ᴠ̶Variant 2 side A etched
FACT 220 B1 TOWNHOUSE LYN-21989 IVariant 2 side B etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory FACT 220
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LYN-21998
LYN-21989
Benelux
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory FAC 220Factory FACT 220
- Format
- LP, Album · Embossed Cover
- Runout / matrix
FACT220A HCP871766Side One
FACT220B HCP871766Side Two
Canada
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory LP 836 346-1Factory 836 346-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
836 346-1ARunout side A
836 346-1BRunout side B
Australia
December 1988- Label and catalog number
- Factory Records Australasia FACT 220
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
FACT 220 A1 - LYN - 2̶1̶9̶9̶8̶ 2198̶8 21998 TOWNHOUSE IRunout side A
FACT 220 A1 - LYN 2198̶9 21999 TOWNHOUSE JRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Factory 70672First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 94First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1988 | UK | Factory FACT 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Factory FACT 220First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1988 | US | Elektra 60854LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Benelux | Factory FAC 220 / Factory FACT 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Factory LP 836 346-1 / Factory 836 346-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Factory FACT 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | Factory Records Australasia FACT 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 94 / Factory RTD 94First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 94 / Factory FAC 220First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin V.G. 50491 / Virgin VG 50491LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | CGD INT 20911LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Grabaciones Accidentales GA-40351LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Elektra 9 60854-1 / Elektra 60854-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | Festival Records L 30418 / Factory FACT 220LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue |
| 1990 | Australia | Festival Records L 30418 / Factory FACT 220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1992 | Lithuania | Zona Records ZN 008 / Factory ZN 008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Europe | London Records LMS5521286 / London Records FACT 220LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | UK | London Records LMS1725457 / London Records FACT 220LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Factory FACT 220LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Country Song3:20
- A2Moving In With3:37
- A3Mad Cyril4:35
- A4Fat Lady Wrestlers3:20
- A5Performance4:00
- B1Brain Dead3:11
- B2Wrote For Luck6:02
- B3Bring A Friend3:45
- B4Do It Better2:28
- B5Lazy Itis2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bummed are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Bummed are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1988 and 2025.
When was Bummed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Benelux, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Factory FACT 220, released November 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Bummed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FACT 220, FAC 220, LP 836 346-1, RTD 94) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, FACT 220 A1 3 LYN-21998̶ 8 21998 TOWNHOUSE B and FACT 220 B1 3 TOWNHOUSE LYN- 2̶1̶9̶8̶9̶ 21999 TOWNHOUSE O. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bummed 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.
