UK
May 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 463319 1Some Bizzare 463319 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC - 463319.1.A1 TY1 11.4.89 VSide A etched
EPC - 463319.1.B3 ty VSide B etched
EPC - 463319.1.B5 TY1Side B variant 1
46339 1ALabel A
Vinyl pressings
Mind Bomb
by The The · 1989
16 pressings12 countriesAlternative RockPop RockSynth-popElectronic
Mind Bomb 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 Mind Bomb
16 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 4633191
- Format
- LP, Album, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPC-463319.1.A1 11.4.89 TY1 ASide A runout
EPC-463319.1.B3 ASide B runout
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 463319 1
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album, White Label, Stereo
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 45241Epic E 45241
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-45241-1A G1 MASTERDISK DMM B1Variant 1 side A runout
BL-45241-1A DMM C2Variant 1 side B runout
AL-45241-1A G1 MASTERDISK DMM A5Variant 4 side A runout
BL-45241-1A G1 B1 DMM ↓Variant 4 side B runout
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic FE 45241Epic E 45241
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-45241-1A G1 MASTERDISK DMM A3Side A runout, variant 1
BL-45241-1A G1 A5Side B runout, variant 1
AL-45241-1A G1 MASTERDISK DMM A3Side A runout, variant 2
BL-45241-1A G1 A5 ↓Side B runout, variant 2
Ireland
May 1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 463319 1Some Bizzare 463319 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EPC - 463319 - A3 TY1 MT DSide A etched except TY1 and D which are stamped
EPC - 463319 - 1 - B4 MT TY1 DSide B etched except TY1 and D which are stamped
46339 1ALabel A
46339 1BLabel B
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 | Australia | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Brazil | Epic 177.178/1-463319 / Epic 177.178First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | Greece | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 01-463319-10First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Israel | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | South Africa | Epic KSF 3272First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Epic EPC 463319 1 / Epic 463319 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 4633191First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 463319 1First yearLP, Advance, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Advance, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Epic FE 45241 / Epic E 45241First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Epic FE 45241 / Epic E 45241First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Ireland | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Epic 463319 1 / Some Bizzare 463319 1First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Good Morning Beautiful..
- A2Armageddon Days Are Here (Again)
- A3The Violence Of Truth
- A4Kingdom Of Rain
- B1The Beat(en) Generation
- B2August & September
- B3Gravitate To Me
- B4Beyond Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mind Bomb are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Mind Bomb are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Mind Bomb first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Ireland, UK & Europe and more. One of them is Epic 463319 1, released May 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Mind Bomb is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 463319 1, 4633191, FE 45241, EPC 463319 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC - 463319.1.A1 TY1 11.4.89 V and EPC - 463319.1.B3 ty V. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mind Bomb 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.
