US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6996
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6996-LW2- 1 ✲✲ MASTERDISK-BKA-Side Runout Etching
BRK-2-6996-LW1- ✲✲ 1 MASTERDISK-BKB-Side Runout Etching
Brian BriggsBrian Damage
Vinyl pressings
Brian Damage
by Brian Briggs · 1980
12 pressings8 countriesSynth-popNew WaveLeftfieldElectronic
Brian Damage was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Brian Damage
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRK 6996
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Winchester pressing
- Runout / matrix
BRK-1-6996-WW1 ─◁ MASTERDISKA-Side Runout
BRK-2-6996-WW1 ─◁ MASTERDISKB-Side Runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville ILPS 9644
- Format
- LP, Album, Mixed
- Runout / matrix
ILPS 9644 A-1U 3 ARunout side A, stamped
ILPS 9644 B-1U 3 1Runout side B, stamped
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville 67.624
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ 67624 AA-side runout
MPO Ʈ 67624 BB-side runout
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville BRLP 6996
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1980- Label and catalog number
- Bearsville RISLP 14076
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Bearsville 67.624First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Italy | Bearsville BRLP 6996First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Bearsville 25AP 1967First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Portugal | Bearsville RISLP 14076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Bearsville BRK 6996First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | Bearsville BVL 69108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | UK | Bearsville ILPS 9644First yearLP, Album, Mixed | LP, Album, Mixed |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6996First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6996LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | US | Bearsville BRK 6996First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Bearsville AALP/BRK 6996 / Avatar Record & Screenworks Ltd AALP/BRK 6996LP | LP |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Bearsville BRK 6996LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Lookin' Out3:30
- A2Nervous Breakdown3:42
- A3See You On The Other Side3:34
- A4Aeo (Part I)2:59
- A5Aeo (Part II)2:53
- B1Psyclone4:50
- B2Goin' Out Of My Head2:49
- B3Spy Vs. Spy2:17
- B4Let Me Hear Me Talkin'3:38
- B5Lifer3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Brian Damage are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Brian Damage are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Brian Damage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, France, Italy and more. One of them is Bearsville BRK 6996.
How do I tell if my copy of Brian Damage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRK 6996, ILPS 9644, 67.624, BRLP 6996) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRK-1-6996-LW2- 1 ✲✲ MASTERDISK-BK and BRK-2-6996-LW1- ✲✲ 1 MASTERDISK-BK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Brian Damage 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.