UK
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2188Virgin V.2188
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V2188 A2 THINK ONCE, THINK TWICE, THINK PUB! TOWNHOUSERunout side A, etched
V2188 B4 ARunout side B, etched
V.2188-A
V.2188-B
The RutsGrin And Bear It
Vinyl pressings
Grin And Bear It
by The Ruts · 1980
10 pressings7 countriesNew WaveDubPunkRock
Grin And Bear It was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Grin And Bear It
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin L-37497Virgin V-2188
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203044
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 8010 20X3044 A 203044 A ƮRunout side A
[AGI logo] 8010 203 044 B Ʈ 203044 BRunout side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 056Virgin 203 056-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
203056 A-1/80S Made in GermanyStamped runout side A
203056 B-1/80S Made in GermanyStamped runout side B
S 203 056 AMatrix on label side A
S 203 056 BMatrix on label side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 056Virgin 203 056-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
203056 A-1/80S Made in GermanyStamped runout side A
203056 B-1/80S Made in GermanyStamped runout side B
S 203 056 AMatrix on label side A
S 203 056 BMatrix on label side B
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 056Virgin 203 056-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Virgin L-37497 / Virgin V-2188First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Virgin 203044First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Virgin 203 056 / Virgin 203 056-320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Virgin 203 056 / Virgin 203 056-320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Virgin 203 056 / Virgin 203 056-320First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2188First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | Virgin VV-33.065First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Virgin V 2188 / Virgin V.2188First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Virgin 203 056 270 / 320LP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Virgin OVED 57LP, Compilation, Album, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1West One (Shine On Me)5:39
- A2Staring At The Rude Boys3:10
- A3Demolition Dancing2:34
- A4Secret Soldier2:16
- A5H-Eyes2:47
- B1In A Rut3:39
- B2Love In Vain4:08
- B3S.U.S.3:20
- B4Babylon's Burning2:18
- B5Society1:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grin And Bear It are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Grin And Bear It are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was Grin And Bear It first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Virgin V 2188, released November 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Grin And Bear It is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2188, L-37497, 203044, 203 056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V2188 A2 THINK ONCE, THINK TWICE, THINK PUB! TOWNHOUSE and V2188 B4 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grin And Bear It 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.
