UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMC 3341EMI 0C 062-07 317
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
EMC 3341 A-1U 6 1Runout side A stamped
EMC 3341 B-1U 2 1Runout side B stamped
EMC.3341ALabel side A
EMC.3341BLabel side B
Atomic RoosterAtomic Rooster
Vinyl pressings
Atomic Rooster
by Atomic Rooster · 1980
11 pressings6 countriesHeavy MetalHard RockRock
Atomic Rooster was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Atomic Rooster
7 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2c 068-07.317
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064-07317EMI Electrola 1C 064-07317
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
07317-A2Runout side A, stamped
07317-B1Runout side B, stamped
1C 064-07 317 ALabel side A
1C 064-07 317 BLabel side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064-07317
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7317 A 21 M6 334090 2Runout side A, stamped
7317 B 21 M6 334091 2Runout side A, stamped
1 C 064-07 317 ALabel side A
1 C 064-07 317 BLabel side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 064-07317
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
7317 A 21 M6 334090 2Runout side A, stamped
7317 B 21 M6 334091 2Runout side A, stamped
1 C 064-07 317 ALabel side A
1 C 064-07 317 BLabel side B
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11C 076 07317
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
C076 7317 A
Valentim de Carvalho C I EMI C076 7317 B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | EMI 2c 068-07.317First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-07317 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-07317First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-07317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | EMI 1C 064-07317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | EMI 11C 076 07317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Portugal | EMI 11C 076 07317LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | EMI EMC 3341 / EMI 0C 062-07 317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | EMI EMCJ(L) 5227First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Europe | Akarma 8034003291679 / Akarma AK167LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2011 | Germany | Sireena Records Sireena 4010LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2019 | Europe | Tiger Bay TB6386LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1They Took Control Of You4:48
- A2She's My Woman3:12
- A3He Did It Again4:03
- A4Where's The Show?3:54
- A5In The Shadows6:55
- B1Do You Know Who's Looking For You?3:04
- B2Don't Lose Your Mind3:35
- B3Watch Out!4:04
- B4I Can't Stand It3:49
- B5Lost In Space5:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Atomic Rooster are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Atomic Rooster are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2019.
When was Atomic Rooster first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, France, Germany, Portugal and more. One of them is EMI EMC 3341.
How do I tell if my copy of Atomic Rooster is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMC 3341, 2c 068-07.317, 1C 064-07317, 11C 076 07317) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EMC 3341 A-1U 6 1 and EMC 3341 B-1U 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Atomic Rooster 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.
