First Issue

Virgin

New Zealand

“Printed inner sleeve Label has: 'Made in New Zealand' Lower-left corner of rear cover has details of distributor RTC, Auckland, N.Z.”

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_today1978publicScandinavia

Virgin

“Thin paper inner sleeve with printed pictures. The Keith Levene side of the inner sleeve is flat at the top (as opposed to a long notch at the top, like on this other version, for example). Published by Warner Chappell Music Ltd / EMI...”

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Netherlands

“Public Image Ltd would like to thank absolutely no body, thank you Includes printed inner sleeve. Made in Holland. Cat# appears on back cover, spine & inner sleeve.”

Cat#: 200301

Public Image (First Issue)

Wizard Records (5)

Australia

“Includes an inner sleeve in colour featuring pictures. The sleeve credits state, "Public Image LTD would like to thank absolutely no body, thank you"”

Cat#: ZL 232

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“Originally shrink-wrapped with sticker with "SPOTS 007" catalogue number. With illustrated inner sleeve. With folded poster (83cm x 60cm). Poster text bottom left: B224 Johnny Rotten by London Features International © Big O 1978 Publish...”

Cat#: SPOTS 007 · V 2114 · V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_today1978publicScandinavia

Virgin

“White label with no sleeve artwork. This release has stamped matrix numbers in the runout, exactly like Public Image (First Issue). Track list, date and times from commercial release.”

Cat#: V 2114

First Issue

Virgin

Portugal

Cat#: VV-33015V

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“White label with no sleeve artwork. Track list, date and times from commercial release. There is a white label version of the Scandinavian release which has stamped matrix numbers in the runout: Public Image (First Issue).”

Cat#: V 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Germany

“Comes with printed inner carton sleeve. Different to later represses there is no bass clef on label B-side. Artist Name Variation on front sleeve: Public Image 200 301-320 printed on back sleeve and spine. Recorded in England Sept 78....”

Cat#: 200 301 · 200 301-320

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“1.25" diameter pressing ring. "Recorded in England Sept 78" Published by Warner Bros Music Ltd / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd Includes a hard card inner sleeve in colour featuring pictures. Designed to imita...”

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayDec 8, 1978

Virgin

“Pressing variant to otherwise similar Public Image (First Issue), but no Aston Clinton "Λ" stamp in runouts. ~32mm/63mm pressing rings. Runouts are etched, plating letters (e.g., B, C) may be stamped. Issued with printed full-colour car...”

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayDec 8, 1978

Virgin

“Published by Warner Bros Music Ltd / Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd Includes a hard card inner sleeve in colour featuring pictures. Designed to imitate a glossy magazine. Hence, 'First Issue'. The sleeve credits...”

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

First Issue

calendar_todayDec 8, 1978

Virgin

Cat#: V2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

France

“Distribution Exclusive Polydor ℗ 1978 Virgin Outer sleeve - Imp. Polygram Industries Messageries Inner sleeve - Imp. Glory 92602 Asniéres Includes printed inner sleeve with photos of Keith Levene and Jim Walker.”

Cat#: 2473 763

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Spain

“Public Image Ltd would like to thank absolutely no body, thank you Comes with printed card inner sleeve.”

Cat#: 200301-I

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Portugal

“With double sided print insert sheet. Recorded in England September 1978 Public Image Ltd would like to thank absolutely no body, thank you Sleeve Concept Deniss Morris and Terry Jonnes Sleeve Design Zebulon a Zebulon Production Make Up...”

Cat#: VV-33015V

Public Image (First Issue)

PolyGram AB / Virgin

Greece

“The inner sleeve of the release has been adjusted as the gatefold cover for the Greek edition.”

Cat#: 2473 763

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Italy

“Same runouts as Public Image (First Issue) this one has VIL 12114 STEREO on top right, back cover and DISTRIBUZIONE DISCHI RICORDI S.P.A. ON BOTTOM RIGHT, BACK COVER Recorded in England, September 1978 Originally released in UK in Decem...”

Cat#: VIL 12114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Italy

“Recorded in England, September 1978 Originally released in UK in December 1978, but published in Italy in January 1979 [etched on runout] ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd”

Cat#: V2114 · VIL 12114

Public Image (First Issue)

PolyGram AB / Virgin

Greece

“The inner sleeve of the release has been adjusted for the gatefold cover of the Greek edition.”

Cat#: 2473 763

Public Image (First Issue)

Columbia

calendar_todayFeb 1979

“Includes poster with photos and biog (in Japanese) on back, and insert with lyrics in Japanese and English. With illustrated inner sleeve.”

Cat#: YX-7226-AX · YX-7226-AX (VR)

Public Image

calendar_todayFeb 9, 1979

Warner Bros. Records

United States

music_note1x Acetate·7 tracks

“"WARNER BROS. RECORDING STUDIOS 11114 CUMPSTON STREET NO. HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. 91501 213-846-9090 2-9-79 33rpm-Stereo" Original super rare 1979 Warner Bros.Records/Studios advance promo only double single-sided 12" reference acetate set f...”

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_todayMar 1981

Australia

Cat#: V 2114 · V2114

CD(31)

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_today1986

“℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1986 Virgin Records Ltd. Manufactured in W. Germany Track order: album sides have been reversed compared to the original vinyl issue. The album should begin with "Theme" and end with "Fodderstompf." Act...”

Cat#: CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_today1986

Cat#: 250 301-217 · CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_today1986

Cat#: CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_todayJun 1986

“Original pressings of the CD played the tracks in the wrong order: Album sides have been reversed compared to the original vinyl issue. The album should begin with "Theme" and end with "Fodderstompf." Titled only "Public Image" on the...”

Cat#: CDV 2114

First Issue

Virgin

calendar_todayJun 1986

Cat#: 0777 7 87475 2 9 · CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Columbia

calendar_todayApr 1989

“Booklet includes essay in Japanese and lyrics in Japanese and English.”

Cat#: CY-3112

First Issue

calendar_todayMay 1, 1989

NIPPON COLUMBIA CO., LTD.

Cat#: CY-3112

Public Image (First Issue)

Columbia

calendar_today1994

Cat#: COCY-78001

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayMar 21, 1994

Columbia

“Housed in a Jewel Case with Obi strip [ 94•3•21]”

Cat#: COCY-78001

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayJul 27, 2011

PIL

“Comes with cardboard cover replica of the original vinyl LP, inner sleeve with original artwork, and japanese insert. Digital Remaster 2011”

Cat#: TOCP-95070

First Issue

Virgin

calendar_today2012

Cat#: 5099908800824

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayJan 16, 2012

Virgin

“Recorded in England Sept 78. Public Image Ltd would like to thank absolutely no body, thank you. Digital Remaster ℗ 2011. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. © 2012 Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in the E...”

Cat#: 5099908800824 · CDVR 2114

First Issue

calendar_todayJun 18, 2013

Light in the Attic Records

United States

music_note2x CD·10 tracks

“Glossy gatefold cardboard sleeve Public Image Ltd appears on the spine. Public Image appears on cover. Public Image Limited appears on insert. Tracks 1-1 to 1-8 originally released as Public Image (First Issue) Virgin UK V 2114, Dec. 8...”

Cat#: LITA 100 · LITA100

Public Image (First Issue)

Public Image Ltd.

Cat#: UICY-77443

first issue

Universal Music Group

music_note1x SACD·8 tracks

“Based on the UK original analog master 2015 DSD master”

Cat#: UIGY-9697

Public Image (First Issue)

Public Image Ltd.

Cat#: UICY-40154

First Issue

PiL

Cat#: UICY-40154

Public Image (First Issue)

calendar_todayJan 26, 2022

Public Image Ltd.

“"Remastered Edition" - SHM-CD issued in standard jewel case with a clear tray.”

Cat#: UICY-16040

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Cat#: CDV 2114 · CDVP 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“Standard silver disc made by Sonopress, a different one than Public Image (First Issue). Features correct track listing. Includes "Made in W. Germany" on disc at 3 o' clock. First cat. no. on spine and disc, second on back below barcode.”

Cat#: 250 301-217 · CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Cat#: 5099908800824 · CDVR 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“Published by Warner Bros. Music Ltd Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1986 Virgin Records Ltd. Made In Holland (CD) Printed in Holland (back cover) Issued in a standard jewel case with four-page booklet.”

Cat#: 0777 7 87475 2 9 · CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

Cat#: CDV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“Published by Warner Bros. Music Ltd Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1986 Virgin Records Ltd. Made In Holland The barcode style catalogue number is on spine, rear, booklet and CD artwork. CDV 2114 appears on th...”

Cat#: 0777 7 87475 2 9 · CDV 2114

Tape(15)

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

“Black cassette with white paper labels and black print On the Inlay: ℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd Public Image Ltd would like to thank absolutely nobody, thank you All titles published by Warner Brothers Music Ltd / Virgin Music (Publisher...”

Cat#: TCV 2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

New Zealand

“℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd - back cover ℗ 1978 Virgin Rec. Ltd. - cassette labels All titles published by Warner Brothers Music Ltd Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. Marketed by RTC P O Box 3825 Auckland, NZ - inside cover.”

Cat#: TCV2114

Public Image (First Issue)

Wizard Records (5)

Australia

Cat#: ZC-232

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

France

Cat#: 3222 763

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_today1984

Germany

“℗ 1978 Virgin Records Ltd”

Cat#: 400 301-352

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_todayApr 1986

“No barcode. Public Image LTD. would like to thank absolutely nobody. Thank You.”

Cat#: OVEDC 160

Public Image (First Issue)

Virgin

calendar_todayApr 1986

“Grey tape/black text, no barcode. Side A plays tracks on B side inlay card - B plays A Public Image LTD. would like to thank absolutely nobody. Thank You.”

Cat#: OVEDC 160

Public Image (First Issue)