US
January 28, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Boner Records BR25-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BR 25 A₁ "Lubed" L-36955 (T)Side A runout, hand-etched
BR 25 B₁ "Ribbed" L-36955X (T)Side B runout, hand-etched
Vinyl pressings
Bullhead
by Melvins · 1991
18 pressings2 countriesAlternative RockAvantgardeSludge MetalDoom Metal
Bullhead was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Bullhead
3 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 2 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Tupelo Recording Company TUP LP26
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
NS. MPO TUPLP 26 A1 DALE LAYS SOME CABLERunout side A
MPO TUPLP 26 B1 BUZZ GOES TO THE HIP STRIPRunout side B
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- Boner Records BR25Rough Trade RTR 344.4126.1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Tupelo Recording Company TUP LP26First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | UK | Tupelo Recording Company TUP LP26LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1991 | UK | Boner Records BR25 / Rough Trade RTR 344.4126.1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1991 | US | Boner Records BR25-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1991 | US | Boner Records BR25-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UK | Tupelo Recording Company TUP LP26 / Rough Trade RTD 344.4126.1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR25-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR25-2LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR25-2LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR-45-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR-45-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR-45-1LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Boner Records BR-45-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | US | Boner Records BR25-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Special Edition · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Boner Records BR25-2LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered |
| 2023 | US | Boner Records BR25-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Boner Records BR25-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | US | Boner Records BR25-2LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered | LP, Album, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered |
Tracklist
- A1Boris8:35
- A2Anaconda2:23
- A3Ligature3:49
- A4It's Shoved2:36
- B1Zodiac4:14
- B2If I Had An Exorcism3:07
- B3Your Blessened5:39
- B4Cow4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bullhead are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bullhead are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1991 and 2024.
When was Bullhead first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in US, UK. One of them is Boner Records BR25-1, released January 28, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Bullhead is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BR25-1, TUP LP26, BR25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BR 25 A₁ "Lubed" L-36955 (T) and BR 25 B₁ "Ribbed" L-36955X (T). Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bullhead 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.
