UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 3036
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
The BibleGraceland
Vinyl pressings
Graceland
by The Bible · 1986
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockIndie RockRock
Graceland was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Graceland
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 3036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 123036 A//2▽420 C 11 timtomRunout side A
CHS 123036 B//2▽420 C 11 3Runout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Backs Records NCH 109
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NCH 109A ^TAJ MAHAL GD MPORunout Side A [Etched]
NCH 109B ^ EUREKA? MPORunout Side B [Etched]
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 3036
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K 95
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1986- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis X14472 (CHS12 3036)
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MX-68051Side A Label
MX-68052Side B Label
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Chrysalis K 95First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Australia | Chrysalis X14472 (CHS12 3036)First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 507First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 426First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Chrysalis K 95First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 3036First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 3036First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Backs Records NCH 109First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 3036First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis X 1447212", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AGraceland3:22
- BSweetness4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Graceland are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Graceland are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was Graceland first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Australia, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 3036.
How do I tell if my copy of Graceland is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 3036, CHS 12 3036, NCH 109, K 95) 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 Graceland 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.