France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 888 681-1
- Format
- 12"
Rupert EverettGeneration Of Loneliness
Vinyl pressings
Generation Of Loneliness
by Rupert Everett · 1987
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockRockPop
Generation Of Loneliness was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Generation Of Loneliness
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 888 681-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 3138
- Format
- 12"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHSP 3138
- Format
- 7", Picture Disc
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 3138
- Format
- 7"
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 3138
- Format
- 12", Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis K-310 / Chrysalis K 310First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 609 208First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 109 208First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 888 681-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 888 681-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 3138First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 3138First year12" | 12" |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis CHSP 3138First year7", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 3138First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 3138First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AGeneration Of Loneliness (Extended Version)5:02
- BBlood Under The Bridge4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Generation Of Loneliness are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Generation Of Loneliness are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Generation Of Loneliness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis 888 681-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Generation Of Loneliness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 888 681-1, 888 681-7, CHS 12 3138, CHSP 3138) 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 Generation Of Loneliness 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.