UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 230
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
BEG 230-A-1 JA 1 MT CSide A runout etched / stamped
BEG 230-B-1 MT 1 LSide B runout etched / stamped
Vinyl pressings
Edie (Ciao Baby)
by The Cult · 1989
16 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockRock
Edie (Ciao Baby) was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Edie (Ciao Baby)
16 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 230 G
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
BEG-230-A-1 \- MT JASide A runout, etched
BEG-230-B-1 \- MT JASide B runout, etched
UK
June 26, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 230 T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BEG-230T-A-1MT DAMONTSide A runout, variant 1
BEG-230T-B-1MT DAMONTSide B runout, variant 1
BEG-230T-A-1 MT 1- DAMONT C JASide A runout, variant 2
BEG-230T-B-1 MT 1- DAMONT BSide B runout, variant 2
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet BEG 230
- Format
- 7", Single, White Label
- Runout / matrix
BEG-230-A-1Side A runout, etched
BEG-230-B-1Side B runout, etched
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Beggars Banquet CULT 13
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CULT 13 A-1 ⁀⁀ TAPE 1 DAMONTSide A runout
CULT 13 B 1 ⁀⁀ TAPE 1 DAMONTSide B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 7-22873
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
7-22873-A-SRI-DMM / SP 1-1 STERLINGSide A runout, etched/stamped
7-22873-B-SRI-DMM / SP 1-1 STERLINGSide B runout, etched/stamped
7-22873-ASide A label
7-22873-BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Vertigo 874 669-1 / Beggars Banquet 874 669-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | Canada | Vertigo DJV 346First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | Vertigo 874 668-7 / Beggars Banquet 874 668-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 612419-213 / Virgin 612419First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Beggars Banquet BEG 230 LCFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet CULT 13First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 230First year7", Single, White Label | 7", Single, White Label |
| 1989 | US | Sire 7-22873First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | US | Sire 7-22873-A / Reprise Records 7-22873-AFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112 419 / Beggars Banquet 112 419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Australasia | Virgin BEG 230T / Beggars Banquet BEG 230TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin 112419 / Beggars Banquet 112419First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 230First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 230 GFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1989 | UK | Beggars Banquet BEG 230 TFirst year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AEdie (Ciao Baby)4:46
- B1Medicine Train4:42
- B2Love Removal Machine (Live)4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Edie (Ciao Baby) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Edie (Ciao Baby) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Edie (Ciao Baby) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is Beggars Banquet BEG 230, released June 26, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Edie (Ciao Baby) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BEG 230, BEG 230 G, BEG 230 T, CULT 13) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BEG 230-A-1 JA 1 MT C and BEG 230-B-1 MT 1 L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Edie (Ciao Baby) 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.
