UK
March 29, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Clay Records CLAY 1
- Format
- 7" · Angled Thumbcut
- Runout / matrix
CLAY+1+A OR DEDICATED TO TANYA A BILBO BOPPA!on Side A
CLAY+1+B OR BILBO TA1PEon Side B
DischargeRealities Of War
Vinyl pressings
Realities Of War
by Discharge · 1980
11 pressings3 countriesPunkRock
Realities Of War was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Realities Of War
3 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
March 29, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Clay Records CLAY 1
- Format
- 7"
- Runout / matrix
CLAY+1+A OR DEDICATED TO TANYA A BILBO BOPPA!on Side A
CLAY+1+B OR BILBO TA1PEon Side B
UK
March 29, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Clay Records CLAY 1
- Format
- 7" · Rounded Thumbcut
- Runout / matrix
CLAY+1+A OR DEDICATED TO TANYA A BILBO BOPPA!Side A runout
CLAY+1+B OR BILBO TA1PESide B runout
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.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 17", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 17", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 17", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 1First year7" | 7" |
| 1980 | UK | Clay Records CLAY 1First year7" | 7" |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Havoc Records HC70517", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Havoc Records HC70517", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Discharge)7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Discharge)7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | Germany | Not On Label (Discharge)7", Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing | 7", Test Pressing, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Realities Of War
- A2They Declare It
- B1But After The Gig
- B2Society's Victim
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Realities Of War are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Realities Of War are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1980 and 2011.
When was Realities Of War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK. One of them is Clay Records CLAY 1, released March 29, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Realities Of War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CLAY 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CLAY+1+A OR DEDICATED TO TANYA A BILBO BOPPA! and CLAY+1+B OR BILBO TA1PE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Realities Of War 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.
