UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal America HM USA 5Heavy Metal America HMUSA 5
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HM USA 5 A-1-1-1 - X1 PenthouseRunout Side 1
HMUSA 5 B-1-1 - 1 - PenthouseRunout Side 2
Black Oak ArkansasReady As Hell
Vinyl pressings
Ready As Hell
by Black Oak Arkansas · 1984
14 pressings6 countriesSouthern RockRock
Ready As Hell was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Ready As Hell
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal America HMA PD 5
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hacienda Records HES 1005Hacienda Records HES-1005
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
Penthouse HM USA 5 A-1-1-IA
Penthouse HM USA 5 B-1-1-IB
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Heavy Metal America HMA PD 5
- Format
- LP, Album, Picture Disc
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Hacienda Records HES 1005Hacienda Records HES-1005
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
HES-1005 A K disc KPA
HES-1005 B K disc KPB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Heavy Metal America HM USA 5 / Heavy Metal America HMUSA 5First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Heavy Metal America HMA PD 5First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | US | Hacienda Records HES 1005 / Hacienda Records HES-1005First yearLP | LP |
| 1984 | US | Heavy Metal America HMA PD 5First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc | LP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | US | Hacienda Records HES 1005 / Hacienda Records HES-1005First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | Canada | Heavy Metal Records Canada HMC-5004 / Heavy Metal Records Canada HMC 5004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | Heavy Metal Records Canada HMC 5004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Jomar Music JMI 84005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | Jomar JMI 8400550-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | Jomar JMI 8400550-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | FM K25P 552LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | FM K25P 552LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | FM K25P 552LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Koch Records International D 121 599LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Ready As Hell3:20
- A2Here Comes The Wind3:40
- A3The Liberty Rebellion1:45
- A4Don't Tempt The Devil3:49
- A5Get Ahead Of Your Time5:45
- B1Black Cat Woman2:35
- B2Rude And Crude4:29
- B3Space Cadet4:22
- B4Fascination Alley3:54
- B5Denouncement2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ready As Hell are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Ready As Hell are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Ready As Hell first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US. One of them is Heavy Metal America HM USA 5.
How do I tell if my copy of Ready As Hell is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HM USA 5, HMA PD 5, HES 1005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HM USA 5 A-1-1-1 - X1 Penthouse and HMUSA 5 B-1-1 - 1 - Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ready As Hell 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.
