Europe
March 1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2580Virgin 209 756 630
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2580 A-1U-1-1 D
V 2580 B-1U-1-1 D
Wendy & LisaFruit At The Bottom
Vinyl pressings
Fruit At The Bottom
by Wendy & Lisa · 1989
10 pressings7 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Fruit At The Bottom 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 Fruit At The Bottom
9 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2580Virgin 209 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Grey labels
- Runout / matrix
DMC̶ 209756 A - 1/2 - 89 IIRunout, side A
DM209756 B - 1/2 - 89 IIRunout, side B
DM 209 756 ALabel, side A
DM 209 756 BLabel, side B
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2580Virgin 209 756
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DMC̷ 209758 A - 1 / 2 - 89Side A runout
DM209756 B - 1 / 2 - 89Side B runout
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2580Virgin 209 756 630
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
V 2580 A-1U-1-1 DSide A runout, stamped
V 2580 B-1U-1-1 DSide B runout, stamped
V 2580-ASide A label
V 2580-BSide B label
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FC 44341
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL-44341-{scratched out}-2A DMM GI A2 MASTERDISKRunout A, variant 1
BL-44341-{scratched out}-1A GI A2Runout B, variant 1
AL-44341-(scratchedout)-2A DMM G2 MASTERDISKRunout A, variant 2
BL-44341-(scratched out)-1A G1 B1Runout B, variant 2
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 465183 1
- Format
- LP
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 465183 1First yearLP | LP |
| 1989 | Brazil | Virgin 066.427000First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Canada | Columbia FC 44341First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin V 2580 / Virgin 209 756First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin V 2580 / Virgin 209 756First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin V 2580 / Virgin 209 756 630First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Virgin V 2580First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | Columbia FC 44341First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Virgin V 2580 / Virgin 209 756 630First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | Virgin VWL 2580LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Lolly Lolly4:08
- A2Are You My Baby?5:06
- A3Satisfaction4:53
- A4Always In My Dreams4:08
- A5Everyday4:04
- B1From Now On (We’re One)4:29
- B2Tears Of Joy4:38
- B3Someday I3:08
- B4I Think It Was December4:49
- B5Fruit At The Bottom4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fruit At The Bottom are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fruit At The Bottom are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Fruit At The Bottom first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Virgin V 2580, released March 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Fruit At The Bottom is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V 2580, FC 44341, 465183 1, 066.427000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, V 2580 A-1U-1-1 D and V 2580 B-1U-1-1 D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fruit At The Bottom 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.
