Vinyl pressings
by Siouxsie & The Banshees · 1988
Peek-A-Boo 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.
20 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.
SHE 14 A-1-1-2 D IF THINE EYE OFFENDS THEEA side runout stamped / etched
SHE 14 B-1-1-2 D PLUCK IT OUTB side runout stamped / etched
SHE 14-AA side label
SHE 14-BB side label
SHE-14-A1 DAMONT BAZZA CSide A runout, variant 1
SHE-14-B _ DAMONT CSide B runout, variant 1
SHE-14-A1 1 DAMONT BAZZA GSide A runout, variant 2
SHE-14-B 1 DAMONT CSide B runout, variant 2
SHE-14-A1 1/2 DAMONT L21063 BAZZASide A runout
SHE 14-B 1/2 DAMONT L21064Side B runout
SHEX 14 A-1-1-1 IF THINE EYE OFFENDS - - - PLUCK IT OUTSide A runout
SHEX 14 B-1-1-1 CAT WITH THE X-RAY EYESSide B runout
SHEXR 14 A-1U-1-1Side A runout, variant 1
SHEXR 14 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
SHEXR 14 A-1U-1-1 DSide A runout, variant 2
SHEXR 14 B-1U-1-1 DSide B runout, variant 2
SHE 14 A1 DAMONT L21063 BAZZAA side runout, etched, variant 1
SHE 14-B DAMONT L21064B side runout, etched, variant 1
SHE-14-A1 2 DAMONT L21063 BAZZA AA side runout, etched, variant 2
SHE 14-B 1/2 K DAMONT L21064B side runout, etched, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Unknown | Not On LabelFirst year7", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1988 | Australasia | Polydor 887 642-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 887 642-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 887 642-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Wonderland 887 642-1 Y / Wonderland SHEX 14First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Philippines | Polydor EP-PRO-8450 / Polydor 887 642-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Wonderland SHEXR 14 DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Wonderland SHEX 14 / Polydor 887 642-1 YFirst year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor SHEX DJ 14First year12", 45 RPM, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Numbered, Promo · Promo, Numbered |
| 1988 | UK | Wonderland SHEXR 14 / Polydor 887 643-1 YFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Wonderland SHE 14 / Polydor 887 642-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Wonderland SHE 14 / Polydor 887 642-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 0-20977 / Geffen Records 9 20977-0First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records PRO-A-3195First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | US | Geffen Records 7-27760 / Geffen Records 9 27760-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
21 vinyl pressings of Peek-A-Boo are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, US, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is Wonderland SHE 14, released July 1988.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SHE 14, SHEG 14, SHEX 14, SHEXR 14) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SHE 14 A-1-1-2 D IF THINE EYE OFFENDS THEE and SHE 14 B-1-1-2 D PLUCK IT OUT. 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.
