South Korea
November 30, 1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records BMGFL 5036
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMGFL 5036 - A(Runout Side 1 - Stamped)
BMGFL 5036 - B(Runout Side 2 - Stamped)
Vinyl pressings
Get A Grip
by Aerosmith · 1993
19 pressings9 countriesHard RockRock
Get A Grip was first pressed on vinyl in 1993. 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 Get A Grip
8 pressings came out in 1993, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Brazil
1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 126.8005
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BMG 126.8005-A GEF.24444 DISCO1-A 1STA2A Side Stamped Runout, Variant 1
BMG 126.8005-B GEF.24444 DISCO1-B 1STA3B Side Stamped Runout, Variant 1
BMG 126.8005-A GEF.24444 DISCO2-A 1STA3C Side Stamped Runout, Variant 1
BMG 126.8005-B GEF.24444 DISCO2-B 1STA2D Side Stamped Runout, Variant 1
Colombia
1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records 02116307024
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DISC.1 - 7024 A 12-3.93 6793 DDisc 1, Side A (hand-etched)
DISC.1 - 7024 B 12-3-93 6793 DDisc 1, Side B (hand-etched)
DISC.2 - 7024 A 12-3-93 6793 D CJ93Disc 2, Side A (hand-etched)
DISCO 2 - 7024 B 12-3-93 6793 D CJ93Disc 2, Side A (hand-etched)
Europe
1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 24444
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
08 56160 20 1A 1 GEF 2444Side A runout, variant 1
08 56160 20 1B 1 GEF 2444Side B runout, variant 1
08 56160 20 1C 1 GEF 2444Side C runout, variant 1
08 56160 20 1D 1 GEF 2444Side D runout, variant 1
France
1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF 24444Geffen Records GEF-24444
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
LP GEF 24444 A [SNA Logo] JC tRSide A hand-etched
LP GEF 24444 B [SNA Logo] JC tRSide B hand-etched
LP GEF 24444 C [SNA Logo] JC tRSide C hand-etched
LP GEF 24444 D [SNA Logo] JC tRSide D hand-etched
Spain
1993- Label and catalog number
- Geffen Records GEF-24444
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GEF 244441 AIN3 DM1side A
GEF 244441 BIN3 DM1side B
GEF 244442 AIN3 DM1side C
GEF 244442 BIN3 DM1side D
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Brazil | Geffen Records 126.8005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1993 | Colombia | Geffen Records 02116307024First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Europe | Geffen Records GEF 24444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | France | Geffen Records GEF 24444 / Geffen Records GEF-24444First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1993 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF-24444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF-24444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | Spain | Geffen Records GEF 24444First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1993 | South Korea | Geffen Records BMGFL 5036First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1997 | Japan | Geffen Records MVJG-32003~4LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Geffen Records 00602547954398 / Universal Music Group International 00602547954398LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2016 | US | Geffen Records B0025184-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Geffen Records 00602547954398LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | US | Geffen Records B0025184-01 / UMe B0025184-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Geffen Records B0025184-01LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Unknown | Geffen Records 00602547954398 / Universal Music Group International 00602547954398LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Russia | Not On Label (Aerosmith) BL 1068SRLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Russia | Not On Label (Aerosmith) BL 1068SRLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Russia | Not On Label (Aerosmith) BL 1068SRLP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| ? | Russia | BL Series BL 1068SRLP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Intro0:23
- A2Eat The Rich4:10
- A3Get A Grip3:58
- A4Fever4:15
- A5Livin' On The Edge6:07
- B1Flesh5:57
- B2Walk On Down3:39
- B3Shut Up And Dance4:55
- C1Cryin'5:08
- C2Gotta Love It5:58
- C3Crazy5:17
- D1Line Up4:02
- D2Can't Stop Messin'3:32
- D3Amazing5:56
- D4Boogie Man2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Get A Grip are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Get A Grip are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1993 and 2018.
When was Get A Grip first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1993, in South Korea, Brazil, Colombia, Europe and more. One of them is Geffen Records BMGFL 5036, released November 30, 1993.
How do I tell if my copy of Get A Grip is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BMGFL 5036, 126.8005, 02116307024, GEF 24444) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BMGFL 5036 - A and BMGFL 5036 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Get A Grip 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.
