US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44203Enigma B-44203
- Format
- 7"
Vinyl pressings
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
by Poison · 1988
25 pressings11 countriesSoft RockPop RockAcousticRock
Every Rose Has Its Thorn 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 Every Rose Has Its Thorn
19 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-44203Enigma B-44203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SRC S-45-B-1-44203-101147-Z4 CB 1-1Runout side A, Variant 1
SRC S-45-B-2-44203-RE-1 Z-1 CBRunout side B, Variant 1
SRC S-45-B-1-44203-101147-Z3 1-1 GBRunout side A, Variant 2
SRC S-45-B-2-44203-RE-1 Z-1 GBRunout side B, Variant 2
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma B-44203Capitol Records B-44203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
SRC S-45-B-1-44203-101147-Z3 1-1 CBA-Side Runout Etching
SRC S-45-B-2-44203-1̶0̶1̶1̶4̶6̶-RE-1 Z-1 1-1 CB 1-1 CBB-Side Runout Etching
101147On label side A
101417On label side B
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 72438-88643-7-4
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Enigma SPRO-79428Capitol Records SPRO-79428
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records P-B-44203
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Capitol Records CL 520 / Enigma B-44203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Unknown | Capitol Records 2033597PM102 / Enigma 2033597PM102First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 2036First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | Capitol Records 006-20 3173 7 / Enigma 006-20 3173 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Enigma 1C K 060 20 3174 6 / Capitol Records 060-20 3174 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | Not On Label -7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | France | Capitol Records 2033597First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 003 20 3185 7 / Enigma 003-20 3185 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2031737 / Enigma 06 2031737First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1988 | Japan | CBS/Sony XDSP 93106First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Mexico | EMI SEC-637First year7", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1988 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2 031 737 / Enigma 2031737First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CLP 520First year7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1988 | UK | Capitol Records CL 520 / Enigma CL 520First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Capitol Records B-44203 / Enigma B-44203First year7" | 7" |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Spain | Capitol Records 006 4024057 / Hispavox 006 40240577", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEvery Rose Has Its Thorn4:20
- BLivin' For The Minute2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Every Rose Has Its Thorn are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Every Rose Has Its Thorn are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was Every Rose Has Its Thorn first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in US, UK, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Capitol Records B-44203.
How do I tell if my copy of Every Rose Has Its Thorn is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B-44203, 72438-88643-7-4, SPRO-79428, P-B-44203) 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 Every Rose Has Its Thorn 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.
