Vinyl pressings
by Robin Trower · 1974
Bridge Of Sighs was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
30 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 13 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.
CHR 1057 A-2U R A 2Runout A, stamped - variant 1
CHR 1057 B-2U G 1Runout B, stamped - variant 1
CHR 1057 A-2U L 1Runout A, stamped - variant 2
CHR 1057 B-2U L 1Runout B, stamped - variant 2
CHR-1057-31733-1A S1A side runout, var. 1
CHR-1057-31734-1B S1B side runout, var. 1
CHR-1057-31733-1B E4 2 SA side runout, var. 2
CHR-1057-31734-1A 2 SB side runout, var. 2
P \ CHR-1057-31733-1C SX CSide A runout, variant 1
2 CHR-1057- 31734-1A SX A 1Side B runout, variant 1
P / CHR-1057-31733-1B SX DSide A runout, variant 2
Ƨ CHR-1057-31734-1A SX A7Side B runout, variant 2
\ CHR-1057-31733-1B SXT C5Var. 1: Runout A side
\ CHR-1057-31734-1A SXT B3Var. 1: Runout B side
\ CH-1057-31733-1B SXT E8Var. 2: Runout A side
(inverted 2) CHR-1057-31734-1B SXT A10Var. 2: Runout B side
CHR-1057 T1 31733-2-2Side A runout, variant 1
T1 CHR-1057-31734-1-2Side B runout, variant 1
31,733Side A label
31,734Side B label
T I CHR-1057 - 31733-2-1 DRunout A, variant 1
o T I CHR- 1057 - 31734-2 -1 D 3Runout B, variant 1
T 1 CHR-1057 - 31733-2-1 C 20Runout A, variant 2
o T 1 CHR- 1057 - 31734-2 -1 A 3-6Runout B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Australia | Chrysalis L 35099First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1974 | Brazil | Chrysalis 6307530First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 530First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | Chrysalis 040 1057 L / Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Japan | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6307 530First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 6307 530First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Chrysalis L 35099 / Chrysalis CHR 1057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | US | Chrysalis PV 41057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | US | Not On LabelLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Friday Music FRM 10571LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2014 | Europe | Chrysalis CHR. 1057 / Chrysalis 2564629703LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Chrysalis CHR. 1057 / Chrysalis 2564629703LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | Europe | Chrysalis CHR. 1057 / Chrysalis 2564629703LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Chrysalis Catalogue CHRV1057LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Chrysalis L 35099LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHS 41057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 51-1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057 / Chrysalis 6307 530LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Chrysalis 6307 530LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Chrysalis CHR 1057 / RCA CHR 1057LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 752-320LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 6307 530LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 752LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Chrysalis 202 752LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
77 vinyl pressings of Bridge Of Sighs are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1057, released April 1974.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1057, L 35099, 6307530, 6307 530) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1057 A-2U R A 2 and CHR 1057 B-2U G 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
