US
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
MB-045-A Ⓤ U-55987m-ASide A
MB-045-B Ⓤ U-55987m-BSide B
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Vinyl pressings
Anchor
by Cave In · 2003
11 pressings2 countriesHardcoreRock
Anchor was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Anchor
7 pressings came out in 2003, 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
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045Magic Bullet Records #45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Clear
- Runout / matrix
MB-045-A Ⓤ U-55987m-ASide A, etched
MB-045-B Ⓤ U-55987m-BSide B, etched
US
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045Magic Bullet Records #45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
u-55987m-A MB-045A ⓤEtched Runout Side A
u-55987m-B MB-045B ⓤEtched Runout Side B
US
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045Magic Bullet Records #45
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Baby Blue Marble
- Runout / matrix
MB-045-A Ⓤ U-55987m-ASide A, etched
MB-045-B Ⓤ U-55987m-BSide B, etched
US
November 3, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition · Translucent Orange
- Runout / matrix
MB-045-A Ⓤ U-55987m-ASide A
MB-045-B Ⓤ U-55987m-BSide B
US
2003- Label and catalog number
- Magic Bullet Records MB045
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Grey Marbled
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Europe | RCA 828765229877", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB0457", Repress | 7", Repress |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MBL045-77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2003 | Europe | RCA 8 2 8 7 6 522987 / RCA 82876 522987First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045 / Magic Bullet Records #45First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045 / Magic Bullet Records #45First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045 / Magic Bullet Records #45First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 2003 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB045First year7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2004 | US | Magic Bullet Records MB0457", Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", Limited Edition, Repress · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Anchor are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Anchor are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2003 and 2004.
When was Anchor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in US, Europe. One of them is Magic Bullet Records MB045, released November 3, 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Anchor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MB045, 8 2 8 7 6 522987) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MB-045-A Ⓤ U-55987m-A and MB-045-B Ⓤ U-55987m-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Anchor 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.
