UK
April 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSTY 1181
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
VSTy-1181-A SRTRunout Side A, etched
VSTy-1181-A SRTRunout Side B, etched
Public Image LimitedDisappointed
Vinyl pressings
Disappointed
by Public Image Limited · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesAlternative RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Disappointed was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Disappointed
12 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSG 1181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold, Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1181 A-1U-1- Q2 TY1Runout side A, stamped
VS 1181 B-2U-1- Q2 TY1Runout side B, stamped
UK
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VST 1181
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VST 1181 A-1U-1- 1 TY1Side A runout stamped
VST 1181 B-2U-1-1 -TY1Side B runout stamped
VST 1181-ASide A label
VST 1181-BSide B label
UK
April 24, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VSG 1181Virgin VS 1181
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
VS 1181 A-1U-1-1 TY1Runout stamped side A
VS 1181 B-2U-1-1 TY1Runout stamped side B
VS 1181-ALabel side A
VS 1181-BLabel side B
UK
April 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1181
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1181 A-1U-1- Q2 TY1Side A
VS 1181 B-1U-1- Q2 TY1Side B
UK
April 29, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VS 1181
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
VS 1181 A-1U-1-1 TY1Side A
VS 1181 B-1U-1-1 TY1Side B
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VST 1181First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | Virgin VS 1181 / Virgin VS1181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612 236 / Virgin 612 236-213First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1181First year12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Virgin PR 2709 / Virgin pr2709First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSTY 1181First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1989 | Germany | Virgin 612 23612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSG 1181First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VST 1181First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VSG 1181 / Virgin VS 1181First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 236 / Virgin 112 236-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VS 1181First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ADisappointed4:11
- BSame Old Story4:18
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Disappointed are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Disappointed are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Disappointed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australia. One of them is Virgin VSTY 1181, released April 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Disappointed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSTY 1181, VSG 1181, VST 1181, VS 1181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSTy-1181-A SRT and VSTy-1181-A SRT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Disappointed 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.
