UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Children Of The Revolution Records GURT 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GURT 1 Aᴵ A PORKY PRIME CUT. MPOEtched Runout Side A
GURT A Bᴵ SMOOTH. MPOEtched Runout Side B
Chaos UKShort Sharp Shock
Vinyl pressings
Short Sharp Shock
by Chaos UK · 1984
11 pressings4 countriesPunkRock
Short Sharp Shock 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 Short Sharp Shock
1 pressing came out in 1984, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UK | Children Of The Revolution Records GURT 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35149-18LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Vap 35149-18LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Children Of The Revolution Records GURT 1LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 1987 | US | Weasel Records GRRR 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | US | Weasel Records GRRR 1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Weasel Records GRRR 1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | US | Weasel Records GRRR 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS06LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS06-PHDLP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Radiation Reissues RRS06CVLP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- Cat Side
- A1Lawless Britain
- A2Living In Fear
- A3Detention Centre
- A4Support
- A5Control
- A6People At The Top
- Vis Soid
- B1Global Domination
- B2No One Seems To Really Care
- B3Farmyard Stomp (Again)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Short Sharp Shock are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Short Sharp Shock are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1984 and 2026.
When was Short Sharp Shock first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK. One of them is Children Of The Revolution Records GURT 1.
How do I tell if my copy of Short Sharp Shock is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GURT 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GURT 1 Aᴵ A PORKY PRIME CUT. MPO and GURT A Bᴵ SMOOTH. MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Short Sharp Shock 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.
