Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5837
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Thunder
by Andy Taylor · 1987
17 pressings11 countriesArena RockRock
Thunder was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Thunder
14 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCG 6018
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5837
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-6637-BG4 [Flower] ◈-P-◈Etched Side A, except "◈-P-◈" stamped
MCA-5986-BG5 ◈-P-◈Etched Side B, except "◈-P-◈" stamped
MCA6637Side A label
MCA5986Side B label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5837
- Format
- LP, Album · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-6637-BG3 [Flower] ◈-P-◈Runout side A, variant 1
MCA-5986-BG1 [Flower] ◈-P-◈Runout side B, variant 1
MCA-6637-BG3 [Flower] ◈-P-◈ 2Runout side A, variant 2
MCA 5986-BG-6 ◈-P-◈ 1Runout side B, variant 2
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-5837
- Format
- LP, Album · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA-6637-BG3 [Flower] ⧈-G-⧈ 2Etched Side A, except "⧈-G-⧈" stamped
MCA-5986-BG1 [Flower] ⧈-G-⧈ 3Etched Side B, except "⧈-G-⧈" stamped
Japan
March 25, 1987- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records P-13423
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Argentina | MCA Records 80099First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Argentina | MCA Records 80099First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Australia | MCA Records 5837-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5837First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | MCA Records 254 358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | MCA Records 25 4358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Mexico | MCA Records LCA-6585First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | MCA Records 254358-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | MCA Records MCG 6018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5837First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA 5837 / MCA Records MCA 6637LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5837ALP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5837First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | MCA Records MCA-5837First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Japan | MCA Records P-13423First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | MCA Records MCA 5837 / Oasis Records OLM-3074LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1I Might Lie5:20
- A2Don't Let Me Die Young4:23
- A3Life Goes On4:53
- A4Thunder4:03
- B1Night Train4:40
- B2Tremblin'4:30
- B3Bringin' Me Down5:07
- B4Broken Window4:11
- B5French Guitar4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Thunder are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Thunder are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Thunder first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Canada, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA-5837.
How do I tell if my copy of Thunder is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-5837, MCG 6018, P-13423, 80099) 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 Thunder 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.
