Hey! So Bullets 20th Anniversary is coming up, and I happen to own two different copies of it on CD; the 2002* printing, and the 2005 Enhanced CD reprint. I thought it’d be cool to make a little post that highlights some the slight physical differences between the two**!
* I have NO idea which edition my 2002 one is. I can just gather from discogs that it’s a VERY early variant, possibly first edition 2nd printing.
** I AM NOT SUPER WELL VERSED IN ALBUM/CD COLLECTING! So these are just quick visual differences!
Front Cover:
Overall the colour on the 2002 version is much much more muted, but here here are key differences
1 - The numbers along the spine of the 2002 version are MUCH duller / not as crisp. This is apparent in all the font.
2 - Like mentioned, the colouring is not nearly as saturated/contrasted. You’ll be able to notice this in other photos.
Spine:
1 & 2 - Again, the font difference! 2002 has a MUCH larger logo, and the album name is more spread out, and not as crisp as 2005.
3 - One of the most notable things you’ll see is the catalogue number! 2002 printings will have EB-022
Back Cover:
1 - The muted colors! Because of the photo quality, you can’t REALLY notice it, but check out the difference in blacks!
2 - 2002 versions have Eyeballs first studio address listed on the back, which is in NY. Other printings have their later location in NJ.
3 - Barcode! My 2002 variant does NOT have a barcode! Others do, though. Also note the Enhanced CD over the barcode of the 2005 version.
4 - The font is not nearly as crisp on the 2002 variant, also notice how the coloring is a lot more yellow than then 2005 version.
Inner Booklet:
You can REALLY see the difference in colour here! It is also a clearer picture of the spine.
CD:
1 - The Eyeball logo is MUCH larger in the 2002 version, and my variant in particular has a bit of a misprint/messy looking lines. I think other 2002 variants have a much clearer/crisp lines (but I’m not 100% sure!)
2 - Again, the catalogue number.
3 - 2005 Enhanced CD!
4 - The holder thingy (v technical, I know) in the 2005 version, is on a hinge - so you are able to move the cd and read the back page without the plastic in the way.
Back Cover:
Very noticeable difference here!
Booklet:
Again, noticeable changes were made! Also to note - the actual paper in my 2002 variant is A LOT thicker than the 2005, which is cool
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Ok! I think that’s all!! Feel free to ask any questions or such. I love answering anything about old lore / merch.
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