Australia
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 0-249535Korova 0-249535
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MX208895Side A label
MX208896Side B label
Vinyl pressings
The Killing Moon
by Echo & The Bunnymen · 1983
40 pressings16 countriesNew WaveIndie RockRock
The Killing Moon was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 The Killing Moon
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- Korova 24 95350
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
24-95350-A JW QuSide A runout
24-95350-B JW QuSide B runout
Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 95367
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
24- 95367 -A QuSide A label
24- 95367 -B QuSide B label
New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- WEA 2495367
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 40 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s38 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | WEA 0-249535 / Korova 0-249535First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Korova 24 95350First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | WEA 24 95367First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | WEA 2495367First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 7-249536 / Korova 7-2495367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 953677", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Korova 24.9536-7-N / Korova 24-9536-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Korova 24.9536-7-N / Korova 24-9536-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Ireland | Korova KOW 327", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | Korova 24 9536-7 / Korova 249536-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Korova 249535-O / Korova 24 9535-012", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Korova 24.9536-7 / Korova 24.9536-7-N7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 2495350 / Korova 249535012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | New Zealand | WEA 2495367 / Korova 24953677", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Portugal | Korova 24-9535-0 / Korova 2292-49535-012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Korova KOW 32 / WEA 249536-77", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Worldwide | Korova 502173223862712", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- AThe Killing Moon5:43
- BDo It Clean2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Killing Moon are there?
40 vinyl pressings of The Killing Moon are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1983 and 2024.
When was The Killing Moon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is WEA 0-249535.
How do I tell if my copy of The Killing Moon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0-249535, 24 95350, 24 95367, 2495367) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX208895 and MX208896. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Killing Moon 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.
