UK
April 11, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Pacific DRINK 1T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRINK 1TASide A label
DRINK 1TBSide B label
Star Turn On 45 PintsPump Up The Bitter
Vinyl pressings
Pump Up The Bitter
by Star Turn on 45 Pints · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesHouseNoveltyComedyParody
Pump Up The Bitter 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Pump Up The Bitter
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 4 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Pacific DRINK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRINK 1 A1 PW DAMONT A POUNDA TA1PEA-side - etched
DRINK 1 B R DAMONT EB-side - etched
DRINK 1AA-side label
DRINK 1BB-side label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Pacific DRINK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DRINK 1 A₁ POUNDA TA1PEA side runout etched
DRINK 1 B POUNDA TA1PEB side runout etched
DRINK 1AA side label
DRINK 1BB side label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Pacific DRINK 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
(A-Side Label): DRINK 1A K R ② 120488
(B-Side Label): DRINK 1B R K ③ 120489
(A-Side - Etched): POUNDA TA1PE
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records ZYX 5893
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- ZYX Records 1395
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5893First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records 1395First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Germany | ZYX Records ZYX 5893First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Ireland | Pacific DRINK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | Konga Music CX-006First year12" | 12" |
| 1988 | Spain | Konga Music CS-006First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Pacific DRINK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Pacific DRINK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Pacific DRINK 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Pacific DRINK 1TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APump Up The Bitter (Extended Version)4:25
- B1Pump Up The Bitter (Head In The Bowl Mix)3:30
- B2Pump Up The Bitter (Brutal Mix)3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pump Up The Bitter are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pump Up The Bitter are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Pump Up The Bitter first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Germany, Ireland, Spain. One of them is Pacific DRINK 1T, released April 11, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Pump Up The Bitter is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DRINK 1T, DRINK 1, ZYX 5893, 1395) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DRINK 1TA and DRINK 1TB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pump Up The Bitter 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.