UK
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 25Vertigo 872 306-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection-Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUO 25 A-3U-1-Q2 JASide A runout
QUO 25 B-1U-1-Q3Side B runout
Status QuoBurning Bridges (On And Off And On Again)
Vinyl pressings
Burning Bridges (On And Off And On Again)
by Status Quo · 1988
15 pressings5 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
Burning Bridges 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 Burning Bridges
13 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 5 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
November 21, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 25Vertigo 872 306-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUO 25 A-3U-1-Q2Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
QUO 25 B-1U-1-Q2Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
QUO 25 A-1U-1-Q3Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
QUO 25 B-1U-1-Q3Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 2512Phonogram 872 307-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
QUO-2512-A-3 MT.1 DAMONT JASide A runout
QUO-2512-B-3 MT.1 DAMONTSide B runout
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 25Vertigo 827 306-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
QUO 25 A2 JA MPOA-side runout
QUO 25 B2 MPOB-side runout
827 306-7. 1Label side A
827 306-7. 2Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 25Phonogram 872 306-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Injection-Moulded Labels,Large Center
UK
December 1988- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO2512Vertigo 872 307-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress
- Runout / matrix
QUO 2512 A - IU - 1 - 1Side 1, stamped
QUO 2512 B-1U-1-1Side 2, stamped
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.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Vertigo 872 306-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | Germany | Phonogram 872 307-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Vertigo 872 306-7 / Vertigo QUO 25First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Netherlands | Vertigo 872 307-1First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Vertigo STQ-001First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO 2512 / Phonogram 872 307-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO 25 / Vertigo 827 306-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | Not On LabelFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUODJ 25First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO 25 / Phonogram 872 306-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO 25 / Vertigo 872 306-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO 25 / Vertigo 872 306-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Vertigo QUO2512 / Vertigo 872 307-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Mispress |
| 1989 | Germany | Vertigo 872 306-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | Vertigo 872 306-77", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ABurning Bridges (On And Off And On Again) (Extended Mix)5:35
- B1Whatever You Want4:04
- B2Marguerita Time3:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Burning Bridges are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Burning Bridges are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1991.
When was Burning Bridges first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, France, Germany, Netherlands and more. One of them is Vertigo QUO 25, released November 21, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Burning Bridges is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QUO 25, QUO 2512, QUO2512, QUODJ 25) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QUO 25 A-3U-1-Q2 JA and QUO 25 B-1U-1-Q3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Burning Bridges 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.
