US
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Green Translucent
JawbreakerBusy
Vinyl pressings
Busy
by Jawbreaker · 1989
13 pressings1 countryPunkRock
Busy 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 Busy
13 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year. 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
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Green Translucent (Tour Version)
US
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Numbered, Stereo · Red Translucent
US
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Blue Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
L·33587 SH-50-A FRIEND CALLED TODAY ...Side A runout
L·33587·X SH-50-B ... BUT I HUNG UP ON HIM.Side B runout
US
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Green Translucent
- Runout / matrix
SH-50-A FRIEND CALLED TODAY... L-33587Side A
SH-50-B ...BUT I HUNG UP ON HIM L-33587-XSide B
US
July 31, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Shredder Shred Fifty
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Green background
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred Fifty / Shredder SH-50First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred Fifty / Shredder SH-50First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred Fifty / Shredder SH-50First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Numbered, Stereo · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Shredder Shred FiftyFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABusy
- BEqualized
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Busy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Busy are listed here, from 1 country.
When was Busy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US. One of them is Shredder Shred Fifty, released July 31, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Busy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Shred Fifty) 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 Busy 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.
