Belgium
1983- Label and catalog number
- Lark INL 3564
- Format
- LP, Album
BulletNo Mercy
Vinyl pressings
No Mercy
by Bullet · 1983
12 pressings10 countriesHeavy MetalRock
No Mercy was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 No Mercy
2 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 817 459-1Hi Score Records 817 459-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
160 817459 1 1 380 POLYGRAM DA
160 817459 1 2 DA 380 POLYGRAM
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Belgium | Lark INL 3564First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 817 459-1 / Hi Score Records 817 459-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | Roxy Records VPL1 6685LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Europe | Arista 206 446LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | WEA P-11450LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | Wea P-11450LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Arista LAE-609LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Netherlands | CBS 25899LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Sweden | CBS 25899 / CBS CBS 25899LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 15LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | US | Arista AL8-8201 / Arista AL 8-8201LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Heavy Metal Worldwide HMI LP 15LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Look Out
- A2Drunken Nights
- A3I Sold My Soul To Rock N' Roll
- A4No Mercy
- A5One Way Ticket
- A6Down By The Neonlights
- B1Take You Out Tonight
- B2All I Need Is You
- B3Midnight Stalker
- B4Baby We Can Talk
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Mercy are there?
12 vinyl pressings of No Mercy are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was No Mercy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Belgium, France. One of them is Lark INL 3564.
How do I tell if my copy of No Mercy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use INL 3564, 817 459-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Mercy 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.