Vinyl pressings
by Faith No More · 1990
Epic was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 4 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.
LASPD 21 A ORLAKE+Hand-etched runout side A
LASPD 21 B ORLAKE+Hand-etched runout side B
042288688273Scanned, UPC A
LASHX 21 A-1U-1-1Machine stamped side A
LASHX 21 B-1U-1-1Machine stamped side B
ZPMSC 12283Face label side A
ZPMSC 12281/2/4Face label side B
LASHG 21A-1U-1-Q2Machine stamped side A (Variant 1)
LASHG 21A-1U-1-Q4Machine stamped side A (Variant 2)
LASHG 21B-1U-1-Q2Machine stamped side B (Variant 1&2)
ZPMSC 12280Face label side A
LASPD 21 A ORLAKE+Hand-etched runout side A
LASPD 21 B ORLAKE+Hand-etched runout side B
LASHG 21A-1U-1-Q3Machine stamped side A
LASHG 21B-1U-1-Q2Machine stamped side B
ZPMSC 12280Face label side A
ZPMSC 12281/12282Face label side B
LASPD 26A1 · ORLAKE ·Hand-etched runout side A
LASPD 26B · ORLAKE ·Hand-etched runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | London Records 886 880-7 / Slash LASH 21First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Mexico | PolyGram S/N-008First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASDJ 26 / London Records LASDJ 26First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Slash 7-19813 / Reprise Records 7-19813First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Slash LASHX 21 / London Records 886 881-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASPD 21 / London Records 886 882-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Shape, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASHX 21 / London Records 886 881-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASHG 21 / London Records 886 888-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASPD 21 / London Records 886 882-7First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASHG 21 / London Records 886 888-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASPD 21 / London Records 886 882-77", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Picture Disc, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASH 26 / London Records 869 18277", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASPD26 / London Records 869 1847First year7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Shape, Picture Disc, Limited Edition, 45 RPM · Limited, Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASHX 26 / London Records 869 183112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | Slash LASPD26 / London Records 889 1847First year7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
15 vinyl pressings of Epic are listed here, from 4 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, US, Europe, Mexico. One of them is Slash LASPD 21, released January 29, 1990.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LASPD 21, LASHX 21, LASHG 21, LASPD26) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LASPD 21 A ORLAKE+ and LASPD 21 B ORLAKE+. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
