UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 12 MT 21Manhattan Records 12MT 21
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Bitter Fruit
by Little Steven · 1987
23 pressings9 countriesRockPop
Bitter Fruit was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Bitter Fruit
22 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MT 21
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT 21 A-1-2-1-1 DA-side runout, stamped variant 1
MT 21 B-1-1-2-II 1 DB-side runout, stamped variant 1
MT 21 A-1-1-2-2 DA-side runout, stamped variant 2
MT 21 B-1-1-2 T T3B-side runout, stamped variant 2
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records 12 MTX 21
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1987- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records MH1925
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia & New Zealand
1987- Label and catalog number
- Manhattan Records ED 254
- Format
- 12", Single
Ecuador
1987- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 121-0070Manhattan Records B-31389
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Manhattan Records MH1925First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Manhattan Records ED 254First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0070 / Manhattan Records B-31389First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1C 006-20 1711 7 / Manhattan Records 006 20 17111 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records 20 1710 6 / Manhattan Records K 060 20 1710 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1711 7 / Manhattan Records 006 20 1711 7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records 006 20 17111 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Manhattan Records 20 1710 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Manhattan Records 2017117First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Manhattan Records 2017106First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Manhattan Records 14 2017106First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Manhattan Records 06 2017117First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Manhattan Records 1A 006-20 1711 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Spain | EMI-Manhattan Records 052-2017106First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Manhattan Records 052-2019166First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Manhattan Records 12MT 2112", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bitter Fruit are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Bitter Fruit are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Bitter Fruit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Australia, Australia & New Zealand, Ecuador and more. One of them is Manhattan Records 12 MT 21.
How do I tell if my copy of Bitter Fruit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 MT 21, MT 21, 12 MTX 21, MH1925) 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 Bitter Fruit 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.
