Vinyl pressings
by Green On Red · 1985
Gas Food Lodging 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.
19 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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.
S-13222 72005-1-A G-1 "I'VE MET LOTS OF MEN.....Side A runout etched
72005-1-B G-1 S-13223 ...SOME WILL ROB YOU WITH A SIXGUN, SOME WITH A FOUNTAIN PEN" W.G.Side B runout etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides runout stamped
ST-1-73249 G-1 B-26659-G1 1-1 15661 "I'VE MET LOTS OF FUNNY MEN... MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A runout
ST-2-73249 G-1 B-26659-G1 15661-X ...SOME WILL ROB YOU WITH A SIX GUN SOME WITH A FOUNTAIN PEN"-W.G. MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B runout
S-13222 72005-1-A G-1 "I'VE MET LOTS OF MEN.....Side A runout etched
72005-1-B G-1 S-13223 ...SOME WILL ROB YOU WITH A SIXGUN, SOME WITH A FOUNTAIN PEN" W.G.Side B runout etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides runout stamped
ZONG 005 A¹ A PORKY PRIME CUT. MPOSide A runout, etched
ZONG 005 B¹ A PORKY PRIME CUT. MPOSide A runout, etched
VG 50127 ARunout side 1
VG 50127 BRunout side 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | Young 308 7105 / Enigma 308 7105First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Enigma Canada ST-73249First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 65First yearLP | LP |
| 1985 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 65First yearLP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | France | New Rose Records ROSE 65First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | New Rose Records Rose 65First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | France | New Rose Records Rose 65LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 29 / Enigma 72005-1First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 29 / Enigma 72005-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Wave SP25-6012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Wave SP25-6012First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Torso TORSO 33004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Planet Records MOP 3038 / Enigma 72005-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Not On Label MOP 3038LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | Zippo Records ZONG 005 / Enigma ZONG 005First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
23 vinyl pressings of Gas Food Lodging are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Greece, Brazil and more. One of them is Enigma Enigma 72005-1.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Enigma 72005-1, ST-73249, ZONG 005, 062-VG 50127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S-13222 72005-1-A G-1 "I'VE MET LOTS OF MEN..... and 72005-1-B G-1 S-13223 ...SOME WILL ROB YOU WITH A SIXGUN, SOME WITH A FOUNTAIN PEN" W.G.. 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.
