US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 7788
- Format
- 12"
Sheila HyltonThe Bed's Too Big Without You
Vinyl pressings
The Bed's Too Big Without You
by Sheila Hylton · 1980
13 pressings8 countriesReggae
The Bed's Too Big Without You was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Bed's Too Big Without You
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 6 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mango MS 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Mango MLPS 7788
- Format
- 12"
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records WIP 6671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
WIP 6671 A-1URunout, stamped, side A
WIP 6671 B-1URunout, stamped, side B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 6010 318
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 600 325
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Island Records 6010 318First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 600 325First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Germany | Island Records 102 764First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | Italy | Island Records WIP 26671First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Island Records K8223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Island Records WIP 6671First year7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, Single, White Label |
| 1980 | US | Mango MLPS 7788First year12" | 12" |
| 1980 | US | Mango MS 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | US | Mango MLPS 7788First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | Australia | Island Records K-82237", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | Island Records WIP 66057", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Island Records WIP 66717", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | Island Records 12WIP 667112", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Bed's Too Big Without You7:58
- BGive Me Your Love5:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Bed's Too Big Without You are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Bed's Too Big Without You are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was The Bed's Too Big Without You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mango MLPS 7788.
How do I tell if my copy of The Bed's Too Big Without You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLPS 7788, MS 108, WIP 6671, 6010 318) 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 The Bed's Too Big Without You 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.