US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Epitaph E-86409-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
86409-1-A DRINK THE KOOL AID L-36297 E__Side A runout
86409-1-B E__ INTREPID PIONEER L-36297-XSide B runout
Bad ReligionAgainst The Grain
Vinyl pressings
Against The Grain
by Bad Religion · 1990
15 pressings3 countriesHardcorePunkRock
Against The Grain was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Against The Grain
1 pressing came out in 1990, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Germany | Epitaph E-86409-1 / Epitaph E001LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue | LP, Album, 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 1990 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1994 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2009 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2017 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | US | Epitaph E-86409-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Epitaph 6409-1 / Epitaph E-6416-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Epitaph 6409-1 / Epitaph E-6416-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | Europe | Epitaph E-6416-1 6409-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2025 | Europe | Epitaph 6409-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Modern Man1:51
- A2Turn On The Light1:23
- A3Get Off1:40
- A4Blenderhead1:10
- A5Positive Aspect Of Negative Thinking0:55
- A6Anesthesia3:00
- A7Flat Earth Society2:21
- A8Faith Alone3:34
- B1Entropy2:21
- B2Against The Grain2:04
- B3Operation Rescue2:05
- B4God Song1:35
- B521st Century Digital Boy2:38
- B6Misery And Famine2:31
- B7Unacceptable1:42
- B8Quality Or Quantity1:20
- B9Walk Away1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Against The Grain are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Against The Grain are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1990 and 2025.
When was Against The Grain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US. One of them is Epitaph E-86409-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Against The Grain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-86409-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 86409-1-A DRINK THE KOOL AID L-36297 E__ and 86409-1-B E__ INTREPID PIONEER L-36297-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Against The Grain 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.
