UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1306 A//1▽EP 11 11Side A runout
CHR 1306 B//2▽EP 11 9Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Celebrate The Bullet
by The Selecter · 1981
28 pressings16 countriesSkaNew WaveRockReggae
Celebrate The Bullet was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Celebrate The Bullet
22 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 16 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR 1306 AS-1BSide A
CHR 1306 BS SM-ISide B
MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIFSide B - Stamped Etching
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1306
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S CHR 1306 AS SM-4 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. ᶜB.Side A runout, variant 1
CHR 1306 BS-1A MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. S1Side B runout, variant 1
CHR - 1306 - AS Sm - 4 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. ᶜB. C 2Side A runout, variant 2
1S CHR - 1306 - BS Sm - 1 MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. CBSide B runout, variant 2
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis L 37464
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHR 1306
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
CHR.1306.A. TLC-A. nc. ◎Side A runout
CHR.1306.B. TLC-A. nc. ◎Side B runout
CHR 1306 ASSide A label
CHR 1306 BSSide B label
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 203221Chrysalis 203.221
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
203221-A/47077Runout side A
203221-B/47078Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Chrysalis L 37464First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Chrysalis CHR 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | Chrysalis 203221 / Chrysalis 203.221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Chrysalis CHR 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 203 221 / Chrysalis 203 221-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 203 221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Chrysalis 203 221 / Chrysalis 203 221-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Greece | Chrysalis CHR 1306 / Chrysalis 6483 292First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Chrysalis CHR 1306 / Chrysalis 6483 292First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1981 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHR 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | Chrysalis CHR 1306First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81414First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Japan | Chrysalis WWS-81414First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Chrysalis 203 221 / Chrysalis 203221First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UK | Chrysalis Catalogue CHRX 1306LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 205 869 / Chrysalis 205 869-270LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| ? | Europe | Chrysalis 205 869 / Chrysalis 205 869-270LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV 41306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Chrysalis PV 41306 / Chrysalis CHR 1306LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1(Who Likes) Facing Situations3:32
- A2Deepwater4:09
- A3Red Reflections3:39
- A4Tell Me What's Wrong3:26
- A5Bombscare3:05
- A6Washed Up And Left For Dead4:04
- B1Celebrate The Bullet4:25
- B2Selling Out Your Future3:59
- B3Cool Blue Lady3:30
- B4Their Dream Goes On3:56
- B5Bristol And Miami4:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Celebrate The Bullet are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Celebrate The Bullet are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1981 and 2022.
When was Celebrate The Bullet first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Chrysalis CHR 1306.
How do I tell if my copy of Celebrate The Bullet is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHR 1306, L 37464, 203221, 203 221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CHR 1306 A//1▽EP 11 11 and CHR 1306 B//2▽EP 11 9. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Celebrate The Bullet 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.
