UK
November 28, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records RNR 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ƱTOPIA.MS. RNR SNA 1 A-1Runout etched side A
Ʊ (Lyre Symbol) SNA RNR 001 B1Runout etched side AA
N. 93Bus Stop
Vinyl pressings
Bus Stop
by N. 93 · 1988
11 pressings4 countriesHouseElectronic
Bus Stop 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 Bus Stop
6 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 001
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(A side) 12 RNR 1 A-2 II UTOPIA MS
(B side) 12 RNR 1 B-2 II UTOPIA MS
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
12 RNR 1 A. 2 II ƱTOPIA MS SNARunout side A etched
12 RNR 0̶0̶1 B1 AA ƱTOPIA MS SNARunout side AA etched
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
12 RNR 1 A2 II UTOPIA and logo MSSide A etched
12 RNR 1 B2 II UTOPIA and logo MSSide B etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 001First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided |
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records 12 RNR 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Rhyme 'N' Reason Records RNR 1First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australia | Possum Records TDS 54712" | 12" |
| 1989 | France | Public 13254-6 / Public PUB 13254-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | BITE Records 145.482-512" | 12" |
| 1989 | Netherlands | BITE Records 145.482-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Australia | Possum Records POST 67512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABus Stop (Jam Till You Drop Mix)
- BBus Stop (The Night Mix)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bus Stop are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Bus Stop are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was Bus Stop first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK. One of them is Rhyme 'N' Reason Records RNR 1, released November 28, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Bus Stop is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RNR 1, 12 RNR 1, 12 RNR 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ƱTOPIA.MS. RNR SNA 1 A-1 and Ʊ (Lyre Symbol) SNA RNR 001 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bus Stop 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.