UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- More Protein PROT 8-12More Protein PROT 812
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PROT 812 A-1J-1-1Runout side A
PROT 812 AA-1J-1-1Runout side B
PROT 8-12-ALabel side A
PROT 8-12-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
by Jesus Loves You · 1991
Bow Down Mister was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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.
PROT 812 A-1J-1-1Runout side A
PROT 812 AA-1J-1-1Runout side B
PROT 8-12-ALabel side A
PROT 8-12-BLabel side B
PROT 8 A-2U-1-Side A stamped
PROT 8 AA-1U-1-1Side B stamped
PROT 8 A-2U-1-Q1 DStamped Side A
PROT 8 AA-1U-1-Q2Stamped Side AA
PROT 8-ASide A label
PROT 8-AASide AA label
PROT 8 A-2U-1-1-Side A stamped
PROT 8 AA-1U-1-1Side B stamped
PROT 8 A-2U-1-[crossed 2] Q1 DRunout, side A, stamped
PROT 8 AA-1U-1-Q 2Runout, side AA, stamped
PROT 8-ALabel, side A
PROT-AALabel, side AA
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin PROT 8 / More Protein PROT 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 114 006 / More Protein PROT 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Virgin 614 006 / Virgin S 614 006First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 80574First year12" | 12" |
| 1991 | France | Virgin 90656First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Germany | Virgin 614 006 / More Protein 812First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8-12 / More Protein PROT 812First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8 / More Protein 114 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROTX 8-12 / More Protein PROTX 812First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 812DJFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8 / More Protein 114 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8 / More Protein 114 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8 / More Protein 114 006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | UK | More Protein PROT 8-12 / More Protein PROTX 8-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
14 vinyl pressings of Bow Down Mister are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Europe, France, Germany. One of them is More Protein PROT 8-12.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PROT 8-12, PROT 8, PROTX 8-12, PROT 812DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PROT 812 A-1J-1-1 and PROT 812 AA-1J-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.