UK
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA T2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ROAT.2 A1 1 JASide A runout etched
ROAT.2 B2 2Side B runout etched
ROA T2ASide A label
ROA T2BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Cuddly Toy
by Roachford · 1988
36 pressings7 countriesPop RockRock
Cuddly Toy 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 Cuddly Toy
25 pressings came out in 1988, 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
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ROA 2 A1 JA ⋀Runout, etched/stamped, side A
ROA 2 B1 ⋀Runout, etched/stamped, side B
ROA 2ALabel, side A
ROA 2BLabel, side B
UK
May 1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ROA 2 A1 JA ⋀Runout, etched/stamped, side A
ROA 2 B1 ⋀Runout, etched/stamped, side B
ROA 2ALabel, side A
ROA 2BLabel, side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA QT2
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ROAQT-2-A1 JAEtched in runout, Side A variant 1
ROAQT-2-B1Etched in runout, Side B variant 1
ROAQT-2-A1 JA J VEtched,stamped in runout, Side A variant 2
ROAQT-2-B1 E VEtched,stamped in runout, Side B variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA 4EP
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
ROA 4 A1 JA
ROA 4 B1
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS ROA QT2
- Format
- 12", Single Sided, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 36 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651611 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651611 6First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1988 | Brazil | Discos CBS 52.158First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 12 EXP 68232First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Epic 34 65849First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 651611 8 / CBS CBS 651611 8First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 651611 6 / CBS CBS 651611 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 651611 7 / CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS 651611 7 / CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611-7First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611-6 / CBS CBS 651611 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651611 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | UK | Sony Urban Music RGT112", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- ACuddly Toy
- BLions Den
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cuddly Toy are there?
36 vinyl pressings of Cuddly Toy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1988 and 1999.
When was Cuddly Toy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is CBS ROA T2, released May 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Cuddly Toy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROA T2, ROA 2, ROA QT2, ROA 4EP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ROAT.2 A1 1 JA and ROAT.2 B2 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cuddly Toy 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.
