US
June 1981- Label and catalog number
- SST Records SST 005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SST 005 A IT'S HAPPENINGSide A
SST 005 B TORRANCE TANGSide B
Vinyl pressings
Six Pack
by Black Flag · 1981
17 pressings2 countriesHardcorePunkRock
Six Pack 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 Six Pack
1 pressing 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | SST Records SST 005First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 97", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | UK | Alternative Tentacles VIRUS 97", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 00512", EP, Reissue | 12", EP, Reissue |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 92010", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 92010", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 10", EP, 45 RPM, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1991 | US | SST Records SST 92010", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 10", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | US | SST Records SST 0057", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | SST Records SST 00512", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | SST Records SST 00512", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ASix Pack2:17
- B1I've Heard It Before1:38
- B2American Waste1:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Six Pack are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Six Pack are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1981 and 2026.
When was Six Pack first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US. One of them is SST Records SST 005, released June 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Six Pack is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SST 005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SST 005 A IT'S HAPPENING and SST 005 B TORRANCE TANG. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Six Pack 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.
