US
1983- Label and catalog number
- PVC Records PVC 8918
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PVC-8918-A STERLING HUBA Side Runout
PVC-8918-B STERLING HUBB Side Runout
Atomic RoosterHeadline News
Vinyl pressings
Headline News
by Atomic Rooster · 1983
10 pressings7 countriesRock
Headline News was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Headline News
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 7 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
June 3, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOWLP 4
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TOWLP·4·A Tone M.T. DAMONT DRunout Side 1 (etched)
TOWLP·4·B M.T. DAMONT ERunout Side 2 (etched)
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Passport Records PL 5017
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Suono Records SR 33123
- Format
- LP, Album · Promo Copy - White Label
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Suono Records SR 33123
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- Towerbell Records TOW LP 4
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | Passport Records PL 5017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Suono Records SR 33123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Italy | Suono Records SR 33123First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Towerbell Records TOW LP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Towerbell Records TOW LP 4 / Dacapo TOW LP 4First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Portugal | Towerbell Records TowLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Spain | Victoria E-30.132 / Victoria VLP-61First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | PVC Records PVC 8918LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | US | PVC Records PVC 8918First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Towerbell Records TOWLP 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hold Your Fire4:37
- A2Headline News5:06
- A3Taking A Chance3:07
- A4Metal Minds4:15
- A5Land Of Freedom3:07
- B1Machine5:08
- B2Dance Of Death4:12
- B3Carnival4:16
- B4Time6:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headline News are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Headline News are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Headline News first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is PVC Records PVC 8918.
How do I tell if my copy of Headline News is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PVC 8918, TOWLP 4, PL 5017, SR 33123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PVC-8918-A STERLING HUB and PVC-8918-B STERLING HUB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headline News 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.
