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Billy Idol – Charmed Life
1990 · UK · Chrysalis · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- CHR 1735-1CHR 1735-2CHR 1735 A1CHR 1735 B1
- Barcode (Text)
- 5 013136 173512
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 5013136173512
- Recorded At
- Track Record (3)
- Mixed At
- Conway Studios
- Mastered At
- Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
Specifications
- Artist
- Billy Idol
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Classic Rock
- Year
- 1990
- Label
- Chrysalis
- Catalog number
- CHR 1735
- Country
- UK
- Barcode
- 5 013136 173512
Tracklist
- A1The Loveless4:17
- A2Pumping On Steel4:42
- A3Prodigal Blues5:41
- A4L.A. Woman5:30
- A5Trouble With The Sweet Stuff5:59
- B1Cradle Of Love4:41
- B2Mark Of Caine4:32
- B3Endless Sleep3:13
- B4Love Unchained4:40
- B5The Right Way5:04
- B6License To Thrill6:02
- Producer, Arranged By
- Keith Forsey
- Arranged By
- Billy Idol
- Arranged By [Horn]
- Billy Idol
About this record
Chrysalis catalogue CHR 1735 stamps this 1990 UK pressing with matrix runouts CHR 1735-1 and CHR 1735-2 on side A, and CHR 1735 A1 and CHR 1735 B1 on side B—a four-part dead-wax signature that distinguishes Chrysalis's original British issue from later reissues. The 11-track album carries a barcode and sits in a market where 38 copies are currently listed for sale, yet 138 collectors want it against 902 who own one, signalling moderate scarcity relative to demand.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of CHR 1735 commands 42.28 USD, while NM drops to 37.83 USD and VG+ settles at 28.93 USD—a steep slide that reflects how original 1990 Chrysalis pressings reward preservation. The VG grade holds at 20.03 USD, marking the threshold below which collector interest softens.
The lowest asking price across all 38 active listings is 7.93 USD, indicating distressed stock or heavily played copies in circulation. The want-to-have ratio of 138 to 902 suggests this is a known title with steady but not frenzied demand; the original UK pressing commands a premium over reissues because the matrix codes CHR 1735-1, CHR 1735-2, CHR 1735 A1, and CHR 1735 B1 confirm Chrysalis's first manufacturing run rather than a later budget reissue.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the UK original by checking the label: Chrysalis with catalogue number CHR 1735 printed or embossed on both sides. Examine the dead wax (the unlabelled area near the centre spindle hole) under strong light for the matrix runouts CHR 1735-1 and CHR 1735-2 on side A, and CHR 1735 A1 and CHR 1735 B1 on side B; these four codes confirm the 1990 Chrysalis pressing plant assignment.
The barcode should be present on the back cover. Grade by inspecting the vinyl surface for hairline scratches and the sleeve for creasing or seam splits; a Mint copy shows no play wear, NM exhibits only light dust marks, VG+ allows light surface noise on quiet passages, and VG accepts audible crackle between tracks.
The 11 tracks should play without skips or locked grooves.
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Frequently asked
What is the matrix runout code on this pressing?
The UK Chrysalis original carries four distinct matrix codes: CHR 1735-1 and CHR 1735-2 on side A, and CHR 1735 A1 and CHR 1735 B1 on side B. These codes appear stamped in the dead wax and confirm the 1990 pressing plant assignment; reissues typically bear different runout patterns.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy of CHR 1735 is valued at 28.93 USD. This represents the mid-range estimate; actual sales vary based on sleeve condition and whether the barcode is intact.
What is the price range from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 42.28 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 20.03 USD. The gap reflects how original 1990 Chrysalis pressings lose value sharply once they show play wear; NM sits at 37.83 USD and VG+ at 28.93 USD.
How many copies are for sale right now?
38 copies of CHR 1735 are currently listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 7.93 USD. This suggests steady availability, though the lowest price likely represents heavily played or damaged stock rather than collectible condition.
Is this the original pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1990 UK pressing on Chrysalis. Confirm authenticity by verifying the catalogue number CHR 1735 and the four-part matrix runout (CHR 1735-1, CHR 1735-2, CHR 1735 A1, CHR 1735 B1) in the dead wax; reissues carry different matrix codes and are typically marked as reissues on the label.