UK
April 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 3194 A1Runout, A-side, stamped
CBS S 3194 B1Runout, B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Once Bitten Twice Shy
by Ian Hunter · 1975
19 pressings8 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Once Bitten Twice Shy was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
17 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
April 4, 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 3194 A1Runout, A-side, stamped
CBS S 3194 B1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 3194 A1 23 ΛStamped runout, side A
CBS S 3194 B1 3 DStamped runout, side B
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", Single · Knock-Out Centre
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 3194 A1Runout, A-side, stamped
CBS S 3194 B1Runout, B-side, stamped
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 3194
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
CBS S 3194 A1 1G V DSide A runout
CBS S 3194 VSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | CBS BA 2221387", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1975 | Australia | CBS BA 222138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Australia | CBS BA 2221387", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3194First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | CBS BA 461595First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | CBS S CBS 3194First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | Columbia 3-10161First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOnce Bitten, Twice Shy3:50
- B3,000 Miles From Here2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Once Bitten Twice Shy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, US, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 3194, released April 1975.
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 S CBS 3194, 3-10161, BA 222138, CBS S 3194) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 3194 A1 and CBS S 3194 B1. 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.
