US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 175
- Format
- 7", Single
Vinyl pressings
Armed And Extremely Dangerous
by First Choice · 1973
38 pressings15 countriesDiscoSoulElectronicFunk / Soul
Armed And Extremely Dangerous was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Armed And Extremely Dangerous
27 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 14 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Bestway Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL 1616(scratched out) MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NSA Side Runout
BELL-1617 MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.B Side Runout
1616-BWA Side Label
1617-BWB Side Label
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1616 [circled 1A] MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS.T
BELL-1617 [circled 2A] MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA. NS.T
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG 175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · PRC, Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1616S-1 [MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.] PRRunout, side A, etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
BELL-1617-B-2 1-1 [MASTERING BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.]Runout, side B, etched, except [stamped], Variant 1
BELL-1616S-1-1-1 [MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.] PRRunout, side A, etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
BELL-1617-1-1-1 [MASTERED BY FRANKFORD/WAYNE PHILA.] PRRunout, side B, etched, except [stamped], Variant 2
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 175
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
BELL-1616 (1B)A side deadwax - scribed; 1B inside circle
BELL-1617 (2B)B side deadwax - scribed; 2B inside circle
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Philly Groove Records Incorporated 175
- 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 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Argentina | Bell Records 2008 149First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Bell Records 2008 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Bell Records 2008 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Brazil | Bell Records 2008149First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Bell Records PG 175XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Bell Records 2008 149First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Germany | Bell Records 2008 149First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Ireland | Bell Records BELL 1297First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPB-210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Bell Records BLPB-210First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1973 | New Zealand | Bell Records 2008 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Portugal | Bell Records 2008 149First year7" | 7" |
| 1973 | Spain | Bell Records 20 08 149First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Bell Records BELL 1297First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PG-175First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono, Stereo, Promo · Promo, Mono |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | France | On The Beat OTB 2291-612" | 12" |
| 1997 | Germany | Marlboro Music 0088700 MRO12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 17812", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | Italy | D:vision Records DV 17912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Minimal Records MINX 712", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1997 | UK | Minimal Records MINX7R12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Minimal Records MINX7 E/F12", Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1997 | UK | Minimal Records MINX7 E/F12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1997 | UK | Minimal Records MINX712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PGR 00412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | US | Philly Groove Records Incorporated PGR 00412", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AArmed And Extremely Dangerous2:49
- BGonna Keep On Lovin Him2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Armed And Extremely Dangerous are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Armed And Extremely Dangerous are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1973 and 2004.
When was Armed And Extremely Dangerous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Philly Groove Records Incorporated 175.
How do I tell if my copy of Armed And Extremely Dangerous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 175, PG 175, PG-175, BELL 1297) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Armed And Extremely Dangerous 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.
