UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1080
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Loose EndsMr. Bachelor
Vinyl pressings
Mr. Bachelor
by Loose Ends · 1988
15 pressings3 countriesNeo SoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Mr. Bachelor was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Mr. Bachelor
15 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSR 1080
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
JA VSR 1080 A-2U-1-1Runout, side A, etched
VSR 1080 B-1U-1-1Runout, side B, etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTG 1080
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Gatefold Pack
- Runout / matrix
VST 1080 A-1U-1-1 JASide A stamped,etched
VST 1080 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1080
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VS 1080 A-1U-1-Q1Runout stamped side A
VS 1080 B-1U-1-Q3Runout stamped side B
JARunout etched side A
VS 1080 ALabel side A
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTDJ 1080
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1080 DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | Virgin 611 546 / Virgin 611 546-213First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1080First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSR 1080First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTDJ 1080First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VSTG 1080First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VS 1080First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin VST 1080 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records L33-17737First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Virgin L33-17645First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records L33-17645First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53420First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53420First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-23909First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1988 | US | MCA Records MCA-53420First year7", Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMr. Bachelor (Extended Remix Version)7:21
- B1Too Much4:03
- B2Mr. Bachelor (Dub Version)6:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mr. Bachelor are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Mr. Bachelor are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Mr. Bachelor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Germany. One of them is Virgin VST 1080.
How do I tell if my copy of Mr. Bachelor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VST 1080, VSR 1080, VSTG 1080, VS 1080) 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 Mr. Bachelor 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.
