US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097-A AT/GP PR XSide A Runout
ST-A-712098-A 1 1 AT/GP PR XSide B Runout
ST-A-712097RISide A Label
ST-A-712098RISide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse
by Eugene McDaniels · 1971
18 pressings5 countriesFusionJazzRock
Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse
7 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097 B AT-&Prunout side A
ST-A-712098 B AT/&Prunout side B
ST-A-712097 PRlabel side A
ST-A-712098 PRlabel side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097-A MO (atlantic records stamp) AT/9P △15748 PRA runout
ST-A-712098-A MO (atlantic records stamp) AT/9P △15748-X PRB runout
ST-A-712097-MOA label matrix
ST-A-712098-MOB label matrix
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097-A MO (MR) AT/GP △15748Side 1 runout etched/"MR" stamped
ST-A-712098-A MO (MR) AT/GP ^ △15748-XSide 2 runout etched/"MR" stamped
ST-A-712097-MOSide 1 label
ST-A-712098-MOSide 2 label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097B AT-SPSide A Etched
ST-A-712098B AT/SPSide B Etched
ST-A-712097 PRSide A Label
ST-A-712098 PRSide B Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8281
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · RI - Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-712097-A-1-1 AT/GP PR xRunout A
ST-A-712098-A-1-1 AT-GP PR xRunout B
ST-A-712097RILabel A
ST-A-712098RILabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Atlantic 2400 163First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | US | Atlantic SD 8281LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Atlantic 7567-93113-1 / Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom 7567-93113-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP2272 / Atlantic MOVLP2272LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Atlantic RGM-1200 / Real Gone Music RGM-1200LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Atlantic RGM-1200 / Real Gone Music RGM-1200LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE71018LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic SD 8281LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic 7567-93113-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8281LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8281LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Lord Is Back3:18
- A2Jagger The Dagger6:00
- A3Lovin' Man4:45
- A4Headless Heroes3:30
- A5Susan Jane2:08
- B1Freedom Death Dance4:16
- B2Supermarket Blues4:07
- B3The Parasite (For Buffy)9:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 2025.
When was Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK. One of them is Atlantic SD 8281.
How do I tell if my copy of Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8281, 2400 163) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-712097-A AT/GP PR X and ST-A-712098-A 1 1 AT/GP PR X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse 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.
