US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 843 191-1Polydor 422 843 191-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[SRC logo] 422-843-191-1-AS-SPI 1-1Side A
422-843-191-1-B-RE1-DMMSide B
Vinyl pressings
Apple
by Mother Love Bone · 1990
17 pressings3 countriesGrungeRock
Apple 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 Apple
3 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 843 191 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 843 191-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
843 191 1 S1=1 670 07 111Side A runout, variant 1
843 191 1 S2=1 670 08 111Side B runout, variant 1
843 191 1 S1=1 670 07 112Side A runout, variant 2
843 191 1 S2=1 670 07 114Side B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Polydor 843 191 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | Polydor 843 191-1 / Polydor 422 843 191-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Unknown | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2020 | Europe | Polydor 843 191-2 / Polydor 422 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Mercury 00602478357541 / UMe 00602478357541LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | Europe | Mercury 00602478357541LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | Mercury 00602478357541LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2025 | US | Mercury 00602478357534 / UMe 00602478357534LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Mercury 00602478357534 / UMe 00602478357534LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Unknown | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Europe | Polydor 843 191-1LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1This Is Shangrila
- A2Stardog Champion
- A3Holy Roller
- A4Bone China
- A5Come Bite The Apple
- B1Heartshine
- B2Stargazer
- B3Captain Hi Top
- B4Man Of Golden Words
- B5Capricorn Sister
- B6Crown Of Thorns
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Apple are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Apple are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2025.
When was Apple first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, Australasia, Europe. One of them is Polydor 843 191-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Apple is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 843 191-1, 843 191 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [SRC logo] 422-843-191-1-AS-SPI 1-1 and 422-843-191-1-B-RE1-DMM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Apple 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.