Portugal
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 004-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8700047-A1Side A
8700047-B1Side B
Def LeppardHysteria
Vinyl pressings
Hysteria
by Def Leppard · 1987
33 pressings16 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Hysteria 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 Hysteria
30 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 15 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.
Portugal
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 004-1
- Format
- 12"
UK
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEPX3Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
JA ✳ LEPX-3 A-1 ✳ 1 1 2Side A runout, hand-etched [except '1 1 2', stamped]
✳ LEPX-3 B-1 ✳ MT.. 1 1 3Side B runout, hand-etched [except '1 1 3', stamped]
UK
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEP 3Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
✳ LEP-3 A-1 ✳ MT 11 1 JARunout Side A
✳ LEP-3 B-1 ✳ MT 11 5Runout Side B
UK
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEPS 3Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7
- Format
- 7", Single · With Patch
- Runout / matrix
* LEP-3 A-1 * MT 3 JA 11Side A
* LEP-3 B-2 * MT 4 11Side B
UK
November 23, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Bludgeon Riffola LEPX 313Phonogram LEPX 313
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Collectors Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Mercury 870 004-7 / Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Australia | Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2402First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Deluxe Edition | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Deluxe Edition |
| 1987 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2402 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 870 004-1 / Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 870 004-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Mercury 870 004-7 / Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Guatemala | Mercury 870-004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 870 004-7 / Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Mercury SNP-1061First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N-884First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Bludgeon Riffola 870 004-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Philippines | Mercury MER-24-839First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Portugal | Mercury 870 004-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AHysteria
- B1Ride Into The Sun
- B2Love And Affection (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hysteria are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Hysteria are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was Hysteria first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Portugal, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Mercury 870 004-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Hysteria is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 004-7, 870 004-1, LEPX3, LEP 3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8700047-A1 and 8700047-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hysteria 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.
