Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 820-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
885 820-7 S1 3 20Runout stamp side A
885 820-7 S2 3 20Runout stamp side B
Deep PurpleBad Attitude
Vinyl pressings
Bad Attitude
by Deep Purple · 1987
13 pressings5 countriesHard RockRock
Bad Attitude was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Bad Attitude
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 820-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
US
April 22, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label PRO 4731 258963
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 820-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 820-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 885 820-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
885 820 - 7 2.58963 - RCA 1 1 Sterling A1Side A runout
885 820 7 2 58967 - RCA 1 1 Sterling A1Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Polydor 885 786-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury DJP211First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 820-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 820-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Mexico | Polygram S/N 676First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Mercury PRO 473-1First year12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, Single, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 885 820-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 885 820-7 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 885 820-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 885 820-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 8858207First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | US | Not On Label 885 820-77", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | US | Not On Label PRO 4731 258963First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
Tracklist
- ABad Attitude5:03
- BBlack & White4:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bad Attitude are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Bad Attitude are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Bad Attitude first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Germany, US, Australia, Mexico and more. One of them is Polydor 885 820-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Bad Attitude is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 820-7, 885 820-1, PRO 4731 258963, 8858207) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 885 820-7 S1 3 20 and 885 820-7 S2 3 20. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bad Attitude 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.
