UK
June 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 MUTE 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO MUTE 032 A1 timtom·cbsSide A runout, etched
MPO MUTE 032 B1 TYSide B runout, etched
Nick Cave & The Bad SeedsIn The Ghetto
Vinyl pressings
In The Ghetto
by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds · 1984
12 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockRock
In The Ghetto was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 In The Ghetto
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute 7 MUTE 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
MPO MUTE 032 A1 timtom-cbsA-Side - Etched
MPO MUTE 032 B1 TYB-Side - Etched
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute 12 MUTE 032
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
12 MUTE 032-1Side A runout
12 MUTE 032-2Side B runout
Australia
June 1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute POW 0220Powderworks POW 0220
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POW-0220-A W2A-Side A runout, etched
POW-0220-B 2ASide B runout, etched
POW 0220 ASide A label
POW 0220 BSide B label
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute 101964Vogue 101964
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
[Upward Triangle With Center Line] 84 7 V 101 9 6 4 ASide A, stamped
[Upward Triangle With Center Line] 84 7 V 10 1 9 6 4 BSide B, stamped
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Mute INT 111.822Mute 7 MUTE 032
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM B-1405 A-1/84 S IIIRunout side A, stamped
DM B-0̷1405 A-1/84 S IIIRunout side B, stamped
B-1405 ALabel side A
B-1405 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | France | Mute 101964 / Vogue 101964First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Mute INT 111.822 / Mute 7 MUTE 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Mute INT 111.8227", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1984 | New Zealand | Mute POW 0220 / Powderworks POW 0220First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Mute 12 MUTE 032First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1984 | UK | Mute MUTE 0327", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Australia | Mute POW 0220 / Powderworks POW 0220First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 032First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | Mute MUTE-1458 / Possum Music MUTE-14587", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 0327", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | UK | Mute 7 MUTE 0327", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AIn The Ghetto4:03
- BThe Moon Is In The Gutter2:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In The Ghetto are there?
12 vinyl pressings of In The Ghetto are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was In The Ghetto first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mute 7 MUTE 032, released June 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of In The Ghetto is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 MUTE 032, 12 MUTE 032, POW 0220, 101964) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO MUTE 032 A1 timtom·cbs and MPO MUTE 032 B1 TY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In The Ghetto 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.
