UK
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
8282331 A-2U-1-3 DA side runout, stamped
8282331 B-1U-1-3 DB side runout, stamped
THE EXCHANGEB side runout, etched
The Beautiful SouthChoke
Vinyl pressings
Choke
by The Beautiful South · 1990
10 pressings5 countriesIndie PopPop RockPop
Choke was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Choke
9 pressings came out in 1990, 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
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8282331 A-2U-1-3 DSide A
8282331 B-2U-1-1- DSide B
UK
October 29, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8282331 A-2U-1-1 DA side runout, variant 1
8282331 B-1U-1-1 D THE EXCHANGEB side runout, variant 1
8282331 A-2U-1-2 DA side runout, variant 2
8282331 B-1U-1-2 D THE EXCHANGEB side runout, variant 2
UK
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8282331 A-1U-1-1 DA side runout, stamped
8282331 B-1U-1-1 DB side runout, stamped
PAUL'SA side runout, etched
THE EXCHANGEB side runout, etched
Greece
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GO828233A DT410 3262Runout side One
GO828233B DT410 3262Runout side Two
828233-1 S ALabel Side One
828233-1 S BLabel Side Two
Greece
October 1990- Label and catalog number
- Go! Discs 828 233-1
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
GO828233A DT410 3262Runout Groove Side A
GO828233B DT410 3262Runout Groove Side B
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Unknown | Go! Discs 828 233-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Europe | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Portugal | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | UK | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Go! Discs 828 233-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Tonight I Fancy Myself3:24
- A2My Book3:17
- A3Let Love Speak Up Itself5:03
- A4Should've Kept My Eyes Shut3:24
- A5I've Come For My Award3:12
- B1Lips1:12
- B2I Think The Answer's Yes5:13
- B3A Little Time2:58
- B4Mother's Pride2:02
- B5I Hate You (But You're Interesting)3:44
- B6The Rising Of Grafton Street3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Choke are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Choke are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Choke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Greece, Europe, Portugal and more. One of them is Go! Discs 828 233-1, released October 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of Choke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 828 233-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8282331 A-2U-1-3 D and 8282331 B-1U-1-3 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Choke 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.
