UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis BIBAX 3
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
BIBAX 3 A1Side A
BIBAX 3 B2Side B
The BibleHoney Be Good
Vinyl pressings
Honey Be Good
by The Bible · 1988
10 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Honey Be Good 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 Honey Be Good
9 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 6 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
- Chrysalis BIBX3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BIBX-3-A1 A TY1Side A runout, variant 1
BIBX.3 B1 TY1Side B runout, variant 1
BIBX-3-A1 A TY1Side A runout, variant 2
BIBX.3 B1 2 DSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis BIBP 3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis K619Chrysalis BIB 3
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
MX-70345Label side A
MX-70346Label side B
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 45014
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 111 711
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 111711 A-1/8-88Runout A
DS 111711 B-1/8-88Runout B
S 111 711 ALabel A
S 111 711 BLabel 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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | Chrysalis K619 / Chrysalis BIB 3First year7" | 7" |
| 1988 | Canada | Ensign Records Ltd. CS-8839First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Canada | Chrysalis 45014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Chrysalis 111 711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Chrysalis 611 711First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis BIBAX 3First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis BIBX3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Chrysalis BIBP 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1988 | UK & Europe | Chrysalis BIB 3First year7" | 7" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Chrysalis BIBX312", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHoney Be Good3:55
- B1Up In Smoke3:45
- B2White Feathers3:31
- B3Coming Of Age4:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Honey Be Good are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Honey Be Good are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Honey Be Good first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis BIBAX 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Honey Be Good is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BIBAX 3, BIBX3, BIBP 3, K619) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BIBAX 3 A1 and BIBAX 3 B2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Honey Be Good 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.