US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PLAP A&M-AM-02880-A PZEtched runout side A
A&M-AM-02880-B DIEtched runout side B
AM-02880-ALabel side A
AM-02880-BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Once Bitten Twice Shy
by Vesta Williams · 1986
21 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Once Bitten Twice Shy was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Once Bitten Twice Shy
21 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12206
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
SP-012206-ASide A Label
SP-012206-BSide B Label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02880-A RCA I ❀Side A
A&M-AM-02880-B RCA ISide B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Translucent
- Runout / matrix
A&M-AM-02880-A ES1Runout side A, etched
A&M-AM-02880-B ES1Runout side B, etched
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-12206
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A&M-SP-01206-A RCA 3 ❀ I A1 FA side runout
A&M-SP-01206-B RCA 3 ⁀⁀ ⁀⁀ I A1 FB side runout
SP-012206-AA side label
SP-012206-BB side label
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 2880
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · W
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | Festival Records X-13280 / A&M Records SP-12206First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Australia | A&M Records K-157First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | A&M Records 392144-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 144-1 / A&M Records 392144-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 390144-7 / A&M Records 390 144-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | A&M Records 392 144-1 / A&M Records 392144-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | A&M Records C12Y3148First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Portugal | A&M Records 390144-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records AMY 362First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | A&M Records Amy 362First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM 2880First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12206First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records SP-12206First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2880First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | A&M Records AM-2880First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOnce Bitten Twice Shy (Extended Version)6:01
- B1Once Bitten Twice Shy (Dub Version)3:41
- B2Once Bitten Twice Shy (A Cappella Version)3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Once Bitten Twice Shy are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Once Bitten Twice Shy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, UK, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records AM 2880.
How do I tell if my copy of Once Bitten Twice Shy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 2880, SP-12206, AM-2880, AM 362) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PLAP A&M-AM-02880-A PZ and A&M-AM-02880-B DI. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Once Bitten Twice Shy 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.