Vinyl pressings
by Living In A Box · 1989
Blow The House Down 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.
29 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 13 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.
DM612012 A-2/2-89Runout side A, variant 1
DM612012 B-1/1-89 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM612012 A-2/2-89Runout side A, variant 2
DM612012 B-1/1-89Runout side B, variant 2
DS112012 A-1/1-89 IIRunout side A, variant 1
DS112012 B-2/2-89Runout side B, variant 1
DS112012 A-1/1-89Runout side A, variant 2
DS112012 B-1/1-89Runout side B, variant 2
CHRD-101-ALabel Side A
CHRD-101-BLabel Side B
LIBX.5 A1 SN >Runout side A etched
LIBX.5 B1Runout side B etched
LIBX 5-1Matrix label side A
LIBX 5-2Matrix label side B
LIB.5 A1 NS ⋀Variant 1, A side run-out etching / '⋀' stamped
LIB.5 B1 ⋀Variant 1, B side run-out etching / '⋀' stamped
LIB·5 A1 C ⋀ NSVariant 2, A side run-out etched/stamped
LIB.5 B1 ⋀Variant 2, B side run-out etched/stamped
LIB.5 A1 ⋀ NSA side run-out etching
LIB.5 B1 ⋀B side run-out etching
LIB 5-1Side A label
LIB 5-2Side B label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Unknown | Chrysalis CHRD-101First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Australasia | Chrysalis ED 427First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Chrysalis X 13383First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Australia | Chrysalis CHS 2245First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Chrysalis CS-43363First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Canada | Chrysalis 43364First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Costa Rica | CBS 7016016First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Chrysalis 612 012First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Chrysalis 112 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Chrysalis 4V9 4336312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | France | Chrysalis 112012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | Chrysalis 4805First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | Chrysalis 112 012First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Japan | Chrysalis PRP-1375First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Japan | Chrysalis PRP-8331First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Chrysalis 143597", Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 7", Single Sided, Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
31 vinyl pressings of Blow The House Down are listed here, from 13 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Chrysalis 612 012.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 612 012, 112 012, CHRD-101, LIBX 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM612012 A-2/2-89 and DM612012 B-1/1-89 II. 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.
