UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 63Polydor 2141 118
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition
Olympic RunnersThe Bitch
Vinyl pressings
The Bitch
by Olympic Runners · 1979
13 pressings7 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoElectronicJazz
The Bitch was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Bitch
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 63Polydor 2059 138
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
POSP 63 A//1 ESTR 11 2 STRAWBERRYRunout side A
POSP 63 B//2 ESTR 11 1Runout side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 63
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 63
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 2008
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PD-2008 79NP-4304-SPRC R-1-11-1 {MASTERDISC}eRunout Side A - etched {stamped}
PD-2008 79NP-4088-S-PRC P-1-1-1 {MASTERDISC}eRunout Side B - etched {stamped}
79 NP 4304Runout Label Side A
79 NP 4088Runout Label Side B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 102
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
PRO-102-79-NP-4304-S-CP-1 MASTERDISK RL D.M.Runout Etching
79 NP 4304Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Polydor 2059 163First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2059 138First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2141 118First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 63 / Polydor 2059 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Polydor 20 59 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSPX 63 / Polydor 2141 118First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSP 63 / Polydor 2059 138First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSPX 63First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor POSPX 63First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Promo, White Label · Promo, Limited |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PRO 102First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2008First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Polydor PD 2008First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2059 138 / Polydor 2879First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Bitch (Full Length Version)6:04
- BEnergy Beam5:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bitch are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Bitch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Bitch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Polydor POSPX 63.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bitch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POSPX 63, POSP 63, PD 2008, PRO 102) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Bitch 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.