Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 355
- Format
- LP, Album
Herman RarebellNip In The Bud
Vinyl pressings
Nip In The Bud
by Herman Rarebell · 1981
10 pressings8 countriesHard RockRock
Nip In The Bud 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 Nip In The Bud
8 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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
- Harvest SHSP 4118Harvest OC 062 -46 355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SHSP 4118 A-1 6 NICKZ 1Side A runout
SHSP 4118 B-1 5 1Side B runout
SHSP 4118ASide A label
SHSP 4118BSide B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest SHSP4118
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 2C 068-46.355Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 068-46.355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M6 3359 14 1 46 355 A 21Side A Stamped
M6 3359 15 1 46 355 B 21Side B Stamped
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-46 355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46355 - A2
46355 - B2 1
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 3C 064-46 355
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
46355-A 15-6-81 ISide A
46355-B 15-6-81 ISide B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | France | Harvest 2C 068-46.355 / Pathé Marconi EMI 2C 068-46.355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-46 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Harvest 3C 064-46 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Harvest 1C 064-46 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Portugal | Imavox IM-30121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Harvest 10 C 064-046.355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Harvest SHSP 4118 / Harvest OC 062 -46 355First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Harvest SHSP4118First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1982 | Japan | RCA RPL-8123LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | RCA RPL-8123LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Messing Around3:20
- A2Two-Timer3:52
- A3Having A Good Time4:01
- A4Rock Your Balls2:50
- A5Triangle3:13
- B1Slob3:23
- B2Junk Funk4:03
- B3Do It2:57
- B4Pancake3:15
- B5I'll Say Goodbye3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nip In The Bud are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nip In The Bud are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Nip In The Bud first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Netherlands, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Harvest 1C 064-46 355.
How do I tell if my copy of Nip In The Bud is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-46 355, SHSP 4118, SHSP4118, 2C 068-46.355) 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 Nip In The Bud 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.