UK
September 11, 1990- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3788
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CLP 3788 A-2J-1-1 JASide A runout, stamped / etched
CLP 3788 B-2U-1-1Side B runout, stamped
MorrisseyBona Drag
Vinyl pressings
Bona Drag
by Morrissey · 1990
19 pressings11 countriesAlternative RockRock
Bona Drag was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Bona Drag
11 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 10 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
October 15, 1990- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3788His Master's Voice 79 4298 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CLP 3788 A-4-1-1 "AESTHETICS VERSUS ATHLETICS" DSide A runout, variant 1
CLP 3788 B-2U-1-1 DSide B runout, variant 1
CLP 3788 A-4-1-2 DSide A runout, variant 2
CLP 3788 B-2U-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
Greece
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice CLP 3788His Master's Voice 062-7942981
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Portugal
October 10, 1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 79 4298 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7942981.A1Side A
7942981.B1Side B
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- EMI 068 794298 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
794 298 1 01 ℗1990 200Side A, Handwritten
794 298 2 01 ℗1990 200Side B, Handwritten
2ª 794 298 1 01 ℗1990 200Side A, Variant 1, Handwritten (VI upside-down)
4ª 794 298 2 01 ℗1990 200Side B, Variant 1, Handwritten (VI upside-down)
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- His Master's Voice 064-7 94298 1His Master's Voice 064 7 94298 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7942981-A1Variant 1: Side A
7942981-A2Variant 2: Side A
7942981-B1Variant 1: Side B
794298 1-B2Variant 2: Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | EMI 068 794298 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Europe | His Master's Voice 064-7 94298 1 / His Master's Voice 064 7 94298 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola GmbH 794298 1First yearLP, Compilation, White Label, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, White Label, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Italy | His Master's Voice 64 7942981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | South Africa | His Master's Voice EMCJ (D) 5408 / EMI 7942981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Spain | His Master's Voice 068 79 4298 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-7-1 2 02814 6 / His Master's Voice CLP 3788First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3788First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1990 | Greece | His Master's Voice CLP 3788 / His Master's Voice 062-7942981First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Portugal | EMI 79 4298 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | UK | His Master's Voice CLP 3788 / His Master's Voice 79 4298 1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1995 | UK | Parlophone PCS 7374 / Parlophone 0777 7 94298 1 3LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Europe | Major Minor SMLP70 / Major Minor 082564677545LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2010 | Europe | Major Minor SMLP70 / Major Minor 5099990800412LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | US | Sire 825646775545 / Rhino Records R1 542347LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | US | Major Minor R1 542347 / Sire R1 542347LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2016 | Europe | Major Minor SMLP 70LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Repress |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Major Minor SMLP 70 / Major Minor 0825646775545LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2021 | Europe | Major Minor SMLP 70 / Major Minor 0825646775545LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Piccadilly Palare3:26
- A2Interesting Drug3:27
- A3November Spawned A Monster5:25
- A4Will Never Marry2:22
- A5Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference2:51
- A6The Last Of The Famous International Playboys3:37
- A7Ouija Board, Ouija Board4:25
- B1Hairdresser On Fire3:50
- B2Everyday Is Like Sunday3:33
- B3He Knows I'd Love To See Him3:08
- B4Yes, I Am Blind3:44
- B5Lucky Lisp2:51
- B6Suedehead3:54
- B7Disappointed3:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bona Drag are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Bona Drag are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1990 and 2021.
When was Bona Drag first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Greece, Portugal, Brazil and more. One of them is His Master's Voice CLP 3788, released September 11, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Bona Drag is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLP 3788, 79 4298 1, 068 794298 1, 064-7 94298 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLP 3788 A-2J-1-1 JA and CLP 3788 B-2U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bona Drag 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.
