US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP12104
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
Vinyl pressings
Bullish
by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass · 1984
26 pressings11 countriesDowntempoFunkDiscoElectronic
Bullish was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Bullish
26 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 11 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · W
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02655A-C2 G1Side A runout
A&M 02655B-C1 G1Side B runout
AM-02655-ASide A label
AM-02655-BSide B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12110
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2655
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | A&M Records X 13179 / A&M Records SP-12104First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP-12104First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2655First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12-9806First year12" | 12" |
| 1984 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12-9790 / A&M Records AMS 12.9790First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | A&M Records 392 025-1 / Polygram 392 025-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | A&M Records 392 025-1 / Polygram 392 025-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9790First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | A&M Records 42078First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 12-9806First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMS 9790First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | A&M Records X 13179First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1445First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | A&M Records AM 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | A&M Records AM 211First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABullish3:58
- BOriental Eyes3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bullish are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Bullish are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Bullish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP12104.
How do I tell if my copy of Bullish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP12104, AM-2655, SP-12110, SP-12104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bullish 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.
