US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Positive Force Records #3
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Clear
- Runout / matrix
7 SECONDS - 3 - 1 L-21536Runout Side A [Etched]
7 SECONDS #3-2 L-21536-XRunout Side B [Etched]
7 SecondsBlasts From The Past E.P.
Vinyl pressings
Blasts From The Past E.P.
by 7 Seconds · 1985
12 pressings1 countryHardcorePunkRock
Blasts From The Past E.P. was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Blasts From The Past E.P.
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Positive Force Records #3
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7SECONDS-3-1 L-21536Side A, hand-etched
7SECONDS#3-2 L-21536-XSide B, hand-etched
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Positive Force Records #3
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Blue
- Runout / matrix
7SECONDS-3-1 L-21536Side A, hand-etched
7SECONDS#3-2 L-21536-XSide B, hand-etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Positive Force Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Positive Force Records #3First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Positive Force Records #3First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1985 | US | Positive Force Records #3First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | US | Positive Force Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Positive Force Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress · Colored vinyl |
| 1986 | US | Positive Force Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Numbered, Special Edition · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Pazzafist Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1990 | US | Pazzafist Records #37", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Lifeline Records LLR-0277", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Lifeline Records LLR-0277", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Lifeline Records LLR-0277", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1#1 Rule
- A2These Boots Are Made For Walkin'
- B1War In The Head
- B2If The Kids Are United
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blasts From The Past E.P. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Blasts From The Past E.P. are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1985 and 2013.
When was Blasts From The Past E.P. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US. One of them is Positive Force Records #3.
How do I tell if my copy of Blasts From The Past E.P. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use #3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 SECONDS - 3 - 1 L-21536 and 7 SECONDS #3-2 L-21536-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Blasts From The Past E.P. 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.
