UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12ISP285
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc, Single Sided
AnthraxMadhouse
Vinyl pressings
Madhouse
by Anthrax · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesSpeed MetalRock
Madhouse 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 Madhouse
2 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.
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 12 ISP 285
- Format
- 12", Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
12-ISP-285-A-1 GRAMPIANSide A Etched
12-ISP-285-B GRAMPIANSide B Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Island Records 12ISP285First year12", Picture Disc, Single Sided · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc, Single Sided · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | Island Records 12 ISP 285First year12", Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1986 | Europe | Island Records 608 26012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 28512", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 28512", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 285 / Megaforce Worldwide 12 IS 28512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 285 / Megaforce Worldwide 12 IS 28512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Island Records 12 IS 285 / Megaforce Worldwide 12 IS 28512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | Island Records R15D-2037 / Polystar R15D-203712", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Polystar R15D-2037 / Island Records R15D-203712", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AMadhouse4:17
- B1A.I.R.5:44
- B2God Save The Queen2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Madhouse are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Madhouse are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Madhouse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK. One of them is Island Records 12ISP285.
How do I tell if my copy of Madhouse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12ISP285, 12 ISP 285) 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 Madhouse 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.
