UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Injection Labels
Siouxsie & The BansheesChristine
Vinyl pressings
Christine
by Siouxsie & The Banshees · 1980
13 pressings7 countriesPost-PunkNew WaveRock
Christine 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 Christine
13 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRS Ltd, Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2059249 A//2▽ESTR 11 9 STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped, variant 1
2059249 B//1▽ESTR 1 1 6 STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped, variant 1
2059249 A//2▽ESTR 11 1 STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped, variant 2
2059249 B//1▽ESTR 1 1 2 11 STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped, variant 2
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6 03 POZ 2059249 A STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM BSide A, stamped / etched
6 03 POY 2059249 B STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM BSide A, stamped / etched
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", Single · Large Center Hole
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2059249 A//1▽ESTR 1 3 STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped - Variant 1
2059249 B//1▽ESTR 2 1 STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped - Variant 1
2059249 A//2▽ESTR 11 1 STRAWBERRYSide A, stamped - Variant 2
2059249 B//1▽ESTR 1 1 1 STRAWBERRYSide B, stamped - Variant 2
UK
May 1980- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2059 249
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint · PRS / P.I.M. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6 03 POZ 2059249 A STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM A4 BA-side runout
6 03 POY 2059249 B STRAWBERRY POLYGRAM A1 BB-side runout
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 | Australia | Polydor 2059 249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | France | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Ireland | Polydor 2059 249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Polydor 2059249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Portugal | Polydor 2059 249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1980 | UK | Polydor 2059 249First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AChristine
- BEve White / Eve Black
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Christine are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Christine are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Christine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, France, Ireland and more. One of them is Polydor 2059 249, released May 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Christine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2059 249, 2059249) 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 Christine 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.
