Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655331 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 655331 00 1A1 ARunout side A
01 655331 00 1B1 ARunout side B
01-655331-00-1Label A
01-655331-00-2Label B
Liza MinnelliDon't Drop Bombs
Vinyl pressings
Don't Drop Bombs
by Liza Minnelli · 1989
12 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Don't Drop Bombs 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 Don't Drop Bombs
11 pressings came out in 1989, 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 655331 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ZEE 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZEE - 2 . A1 ‒ – ∴Runout etched side A
ZEE 2 . B 1 1 1Runout etched side B
ZEE 2 A*Label side A
ZEE 2 B*Label side B
UK
September 25, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ZEE P2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ZEE QT2
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic ZEE T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655331 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 655331 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Epic 655331 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Epic 655331 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic ARIE 2292First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic 655331 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ZEE QT2First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ZEE T2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ZEET-2First year12", White Label, Promo · Promo | 12", White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ZEE 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Epic ZEE P2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Epic SAMP 139512", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ADon't Drop Bombs (Extended Remix)5:56
- B1Don't Drop Bombs (Dub Mix)5:46
- B2Don't Drop Bombs (Accapella)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Don't Drop Bombs are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Don't Drop Bombs are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Don't Drop Bombs first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, France, Spain. One of them is Epic 655331 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Don't Drop Bombs is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 655331 7, 655331 6, ZEE 2, ZEE P2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 655331 00 1A1 A and 01 655331 00 1B1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Don't Drop Bombs 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.
