UK, Europe & US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Records HOT 1020Hot Records HOTLP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HOT 1020 A2 MPO
HOT 1020 B2 MPO
Ed KuepperElectrical Storm
Vinyl pressings
Electrical Storm
by Ed Kuepper · 1985
13 pressings6 countriesAlternative RockAcousticIndie RockRock
Electrical Storm was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Electrical Storm
4 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Records HOTLP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Hot Records HOTLP-1020
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
HOT LP. 1020-A DB
HOT LP 1020-B DB
New Zealand
1985- Label and catalog number
- Jayrem Records HOT LP 1020Hot Records HOT LP 1020
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Hot Records HOTLP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Hot Records HOTLP-1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Jayrem Records HOT LP 1020 / Hot Records HOT LP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK, Europe & US | Hot Records HOT 1020 / Hot Records HOTLP 1020First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Australia | Hot Records HOTLP-1020LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK & Europe | Hot Records HOTLP 1020 / Hot Records HOT 1020LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | UK | Hot Records HOT 1020 / Hot Records HOTLP 1020LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Australia | Truetone Records 832 024-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Spain | Grind D-LP-1051LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | Truetone Records TLP 790459LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australia | Remote Control PMR 1985LPLP, Album, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2023 | Australia | Remote Control PMR 1985LP / Prince Melon Records PMR 1985LPLP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Australia | Remote Control PMR 1985LPLP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Remastered, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Car Headlights2:41
- A2No More Sentimental Jokes2:21
- A3Master Of Two Servants3:08
- A4A Trick Or Two3:07
- A5When The Sweet Turns To Sour2:53
- A6Another Story2:55
- B1Electrical Storm4:17
- B2Told Myself4:00
- B3One Small Town1:59
- B4Palace Of Sin3:02
- B5Rainy Night1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Electrical Storm are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Electrical Storm are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Electrical Storm first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Europe & US, Australia, New Zealand. One of them is Hot Records HOT 1020.
How do I tell if my copy of Electrical Storm is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HOT 1020, HOTLP 1020, HOTLP-1020, HOT LP 1020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HOT 1020 A2 MPO and HOT 1020 B2 MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Electrical Storm 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.