Vinyl pressings
by Adamski · 1990
Killer was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
18 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 5 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.
MCAT 1400 A-1U-1-1 JA SEALed with a Loving Song on behalf of AdamSKi '90Runout side A
MCAT 1400 B-1U-1-1 JARunout side B
MCAT 1400ALabel side A
MCAT 1400BLabel side B
MCA 1400ALabel side A
MCA 1400BLabel side B
MCAX 1400 A-1U-1-1 JARunout side A
MCAX 1400 B-1U-1-1Runout side B
MCAX 1400ALabel side A
MCAX 1400BLabel side B
MCAX 1400 A-2U-1-1Runout side A, variant 1, stamped
MCAX 1400 B-1U-1-1Runout side B, variant 1, stamped
MCAX 1400 A-1U-1-1Runout side A, variant 2, stamped
MCAX 1400 B-1U-1-12Runout side B, variant 2, stamped
MCA 1400 A-1U-1-Q2 JARunout A-Side variant 1
MCA 1400 B-1U-1-Q3 JARunout B-Side variant 1
MCA 1400 A-1U-1-Q2 JARunout A-Side variant 2
MCA 1400 B-1U-1-Q6 JARunout B-Side variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-24049First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57272-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 9031-72021-0 / MCA Records 9031-72021-0 LBFirst year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57273-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57273-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | MCA Records 2292-57273-7 / MCA Records 2292-57273-7 LAFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | WEA Records 257272-0 / MCA Records MCAT 1400First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1400First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1400First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records WMCAT 1400First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1400First year7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, White Label, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1400First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | US | MCA Records L33-18443First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCAT 1400First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | MCA Records MCA 1400First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Unknown | Not On Label (Seal)12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2005 | US | South America Bootie Recordings SABOOT00312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2005 | UK | Not On Label (Assassin (7)) ass001 / Not On Label (Adamski) ass00112", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Adamski) COW 01 / Not On Label (Seal) COW 0112", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, White Label, Single Sided · Unofficial |
22 vinyl pressings of Killer are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1990 and 2005.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is MCA Records MCAT 1400, released March 26, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCAT 1400, MCA 1400, MCAX 1400, WMCAT 1400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCAT 1400 A-1U-1-1 JA SEALed with a Loving Song on behalf of AdamSKi '90 and MCAT 1400 B-1U-1-1 JA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
