US
June 15, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Wasted Talent Records JWT-3405
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LH-20177-Re KPGSide A runout
LH-20178-Re KPGSide B runout
LH-20177Side A label
LH-20178Side B label
Big BoysWhere's My Towel / Industry Standard
Vinyl pressings
Where's My Towel / Industry Standard
by Big Boys · 1981
10 pressings2 countriesPunkRock
Where's My Towel / Industry Standard was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Where's My Towel / Industry Standard
2 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Wasted Talent Records JWT-3405
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black/White Sleeve
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.
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Wasted Talent Records JWT-3405First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Wasted Talent Records JWT-3405First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Germany | Red C RecordsLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | US | Modern Classics Recordings MCR 903LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2013 | US | Modern Classics Recordings MCR 903LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Numbered, Reissue · Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Modern Classics Recordings MCR 903LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Modern Classics Recordings MCR 903LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | US | Modern Classics Recordings MCR 903LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Touch And Go TG370LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | US | Touch And Go TG370LPLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Security0:52
- A2T.V.2:25
- A3I Don't Wanna Dance2:01
- A4Identity Crisis1:48
- A5Thin Line3:29
- A6Advice1:07
- B1Complete Control3:07
- B2Work Without Pay2:34
- B3Spit3:07
- B4Act/Reaction2:36
- B5Self-Contortion2:04
- B6Wise Up1:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Where's My Towel / Industry Standard are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Where's My Towel / Industry Standard are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1981 and 2025.
When was Where's My Towel / Industry Standard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is Wasted Talent Records JWT-3405, released June 15, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Where's My Towel / Industry Standard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JWT-3405) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LH-20177-Re KPG and LH-20178-Re KPG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Where's My Towel / Industry Standard 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.