UK LP variants: Nebraska

Post by **eddy_wehbe** » Sun Sep 11, 2022 3:09 pm

As far as I know, there are at least 5 versions of the UK vinyl pressing of Nebraska.

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Version 1:
- Catalog number CBS 25100
- No barcode on back sleeve
- Distribution code "CB 271" on back sleeve
- Price code "57" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" at the bottom of the labels
My copy | Discogs

Version 2:
- Catalog number CBS 25100
- No barcode on back sleeve
- Distribution code "CB 281" on back sleeve
- Price code "58" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- "MADE IN ENGLAND" at the bottom of the labels
(same labels as version 1)
Discogs

Version 3:
- Catalog number CBS 25100
- No barcode on back sleeve
- Distribution code "CB 281" on back sleeve
- Price code "58" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- Sunburst labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- "CBS & [logo] ® CBS INC." at the bottom of the labels
(same sleeve as version 2)
Discogs

Version 4:
- Catalog number CBS 25100
- No barcode on back sleeve
- Distribution code "CB 281" on back sleeve
- Price code "58" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- Red labels
- Double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- No text bottom of the labels
(same sleeve as version 2)
Discogs

Version 5:
- Catalog number 463360 1
- Barcode on back sleeve
- Distribution code "CB 231" on back sleeve
- Price code "53" on back sleeve
- Label code "LC 0149" on back sleeve
- Red labels
- No double-arrow symbol on the left side of labels
- "CBS™ CBS INC." at the bottom of the labels
A copy below

Notes:
- I tried to list the versions in the correct chronological order.
- Please have a look at your copies and tell me if you have one that's any different from the ones I listed.

Inner sleeves:

All versions seem to have the same inner sleeve:

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UK Springsteen discography inserts:

Some copies of version 3 (Discogs, a copy below) come with the 7-album discography insert.

7-album discography insert (front/back)

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UK "Nice Price" stickers:

So far I've not seen copies with "Nice Price" stickers or any kind of hype sticker.

Promo stamps:

Some copies of version 2 (A copy below) have a promo stamp on the top-left corner of the rear cover. It reads "PROPERTY OF CBS / DEMONSTRATION ONLY / Not For Sale".
(My copy)