Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paradise Project Records PPR 018
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Sonia DavisBette Davis Eyes
Vinyl pressings
Bette Davis Eyes
by Sonia Davis · 1992
15 pressings7 countriesEuro HouseElectronic
Bette Davis Eyes was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 Bette Davis Eyes
13 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paradise Project Records PPR 022
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Italy
1992- Label and catalog number
- Paradise Project Records PPR 018
- Format
- 12" · Company Sleeve
Belgium
1992- Label and catalog number
- BITE Records 146.257-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Touch Of Gold 190 265-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1992- Label and catalog number
- Touch Of Gold 190 264-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Belgium | BITE Records 146.257-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Touch Of Gold Promo 16First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | France | Touch Of Gold 190 265-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | France | Touch Of Gold 190 264-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | France | Touch Of Gold 190 265-112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6823-12First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6823-12First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1992 | Germany | ZYX Music ZYX 6823-4First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1992 | Italy | Paradise Project Records PPR 018First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Paradise Project Records PPR 022First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1992 | Italy | Paradise Project Records PPR 018First year12" | 12" |
| 1992 | Philippines | ZYX Records ZYX-8830-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1992 | Portugal | Blanco Y Negro 11.20.345First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1992 | Spain | Blanco Y Negro MX - 337First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1998 | Italy | Evolve VLV 00512" | 12" |
Tracklist
- A1Bette Davis Eyes (Energy Mix)5:53
- A2Tribal Superstar (Afro Mix)2:05
- AA1Bette Davis Eyes (House Mix)4:45
- AA2Tribal Superstar (6 A.M. Mix)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bette Davis Eyes are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Bette Davis Eyes are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1992 and 1998.
When was Bette Davis Eyes first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Italy, Belgium, France, Germany and more. One of them is Paradise Project Records PPR 018.
How do I tell if my copy of Bette Davis Eyes is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PPR 018, PPR 022, 146.257-7, 190 265-1) 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 Bette Davis Eyes 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.