Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records 25AP 2644
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1A SC 25AP-2644A1Side A
1A 1 25AP-2644B1Side B
25AP 2644 (JT)Labels
Gary MooreDirty Fingers
Vinyl pressings
Dirty Fingers
by Gary Moore · 1983
12 pressings7 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
Dirty Fingers 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 Dirty Fingers
2 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year. 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.
Japan
1983- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records 25AP 2644
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Jet Records 25AP 2644First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | Jet Records 25AP 2644First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | UK | Jet Records JET LP 241LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Jet Records JETLP 241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Germany | Bellaphon 250·07·024LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1987 | Italy | Green Line Records GLP 417LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Victoria 30.1370 (VLP-249) / Jet Records JETLP 241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Victoria VLP-249 E-30.1370 / Jet Records JETLP 241LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Victoria E-30.1370 / Victoria VLP-249LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Sweden | Sonet SLP3117LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Castle Classics CLALP 131LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Russia | SNC Records ME 2059 / Castle Classics CLALP 131LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hiroshima4:28
- A2Dirty Fingers1:09
- A3Bad News5:09
- A4Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood3:36
- A5Run To Your Mama4:45
- B1Nuclear Attack5:10
- B2Kidnapped3:50
- B3Really Gonna Rock3:48
- B4Lonely Nights3:56
- B5Rest In Peace6:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dirty Fingers are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Dirty Fingers are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1983 and 1992.
When was Dirty Fingers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Japan. One of them is Jet Records 25AP 2644.
How do I tell if my copy of Dirty Fingers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 25AP 2644) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1A SC 25AP-2644A1 and 1A 1 25AP-2644B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Dirty Fingers 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.
