US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Shake Your Foundations
by AC/DC · 1985
18 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
Shake Your Foundations 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 Shake Your Foundations
7 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 countries. 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
October 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PR 754
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK ST-PR-48772-1 ST-PR 48722-1 SRC
MASTERDISK ST-PR-48772-1 ST-PR 48722-1 SRC
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo · AR - Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-48722-3 ɑ R-15015-3 SLM △10931 1-1 MASTERDISKRunouts
ST-A-48722-ARLabels
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7-89525
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SFA-48722-1 1-1 MASTERDISKRunouts A-side
ST-A-48722-2 1-1 MASTERDISKRunouts B-side
ST-A-48722-SPLabels
Japan
November 28, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-2038
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Germany
June 1985- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic Metal Hammer
- Format
- Flexi-disc, 6", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
M-049-1Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89525First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89525First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 7-89525First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Atlantic / Metal HammerFirst yearFlexi-disc, 6", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | Flexi-disc, 6", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic PR 754First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Atlantic P-2038First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Atlantic P-2038First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 789 474-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Atlantic 789 474-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Atlantic A94747", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Atlantic A9474T / Atlantic 786 837-012", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Atlantic A9474P / Atlantic 789 474-77", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1986 | UK | Atlantic A9474 / Atlantic 789474-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Atlantic A9474C / Atlantic 789474-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Atlantic A9474P / Atlantic 789 474-77", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- A1Shake Your Foundations
- A2Stand Up
- B1Jailbreak (Recorded Live In Dallas)13:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Shake Your Foundations are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Shake Your Foundations are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Shake Your Foundations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, Japan, Germany. One of them is Atlantic 7-89525.
How do I tell if my copy of Shake Your Foundations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7-89525, PR 754, P-2038) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Shake Your Foundations 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.
