US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MP 1965 A S- 2Runout, A-Side
MP 1966 B S- 8Runout, B-Side
MP 1965-SCentre Label A-Side
MP 1966-SCentre Label B-Side
Vinyl pressings
Bitter Bad
by Melanie · 1973
22 pressings12 countriesPop RockRock
Bitter Bad was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Bad
20 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 12 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.
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MP1965AS-2-11-1 D Al Braun PRSide A runout
MP1966BS-7-1-11 Al Braun D PRSide B runout
MP 1965-SSide A label
MP 1966-SSide B label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Neighborhood Records NRA-4210
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MP1965AS-5 [MR logo in circle] [triangle]90521 Al BrownSide A runout
MP1966-BS-6 [MR logo in circle] [triangle]90521-X Al BrownSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Neighborhood Records NBH-10157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Neighborhood Records NBH-10157First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Canada | Neighborhood Records NRA 4210XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Germany | Neighborhood Records 1 C 006-94 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Neighborhood Records 3C 006-94236First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Neighborhood Records NBH 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Scandinavia | Neighborhood Records 6E 006-94 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Spain | Neighborhood Records 1 J 006-94.236First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Neighborhood Records NBH 6First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Neighborhood Records NBH 6First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4210First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | US | Neighborhood Records NRA-4210First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Neighborhood Records YNBH 67", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ABitter Bad2:30
- BDo You Believe5:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bitter Bad are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Bitter Bad are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Bitter Bad first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, France, Netherlands and more. One of them is Neighborhood Records NRA-4210.
How do I tell if my copy of Bitter Bad is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NRA-4210, NBH 6, 2 C 006-94236, 5C 006-94236) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MP 1965 A S- 2 and MP 1966 B S- 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bitter Bad 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.
