UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury GORLP 1Phonogram 830 912-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
GORLP-1-A2 MTSide 1 Etched
GORLP-1-B2 MTSide 2 Etched
STERLINGSide 1 + 2 Stamped
Green On RedThe Killer Inside Me
Vinyl pressings
The Killer Inside Me
by Green On Red · 1987
12 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRockPop
The Killer Inside Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 The Killer Inside Me
12 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 912-1 Q-1
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 912-1 Q-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
422 830- 912-1-AS-Rev-SP MASTERDISK HW [SRC logo]Side A runout
422-830- 912-1-BS- ̷S̷R̷2̷ SP2 1-1 MASTERDISK HW [SRC logo]Side B runout
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury GORLP 1Phonogram 830 912-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 912-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 830 912-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
830 912 1 1Y 1 ℗1987 0 04 1 1 3Runout side A, variant 1
830 912 1 2Y 1 ℗1987 0 04 1 1 2Runout side B, variant 1
830 912 1 1Y 1 ℗1987 670 04 1 1 8Runout side A, variant 2
830 912 1 2Y 1 ℗1987 670 04 1 1 3Runout side B, variant 2
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury GORLP 1 / Phonogram 830 912-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | Mercury 830 912-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Mercury 830 912-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Mercury 830 912-1 / Mercury 830912-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Mercury 830 912-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1987 | Ireland | Mercury GORLP 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Italy | Mercury 830 912-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 830 912 - 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Spain | Mercury 830 912-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | UK | Mercury GORLP 1 / Phonogram 830 912-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 830 912-1 Q-1First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | US | Mercury 830 912-1 Q-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Clarkesville4:10
- A2Mighty Gun4:17
- A3Jamie3:34
- A4Whispering Wind1:53
- A5Ghost Hand2:47
- A6Sorry Naomi4:25
- B1No Man's Land4:48
- B2Track You Down (His Master's Voice)3:21
- B3Born To Fight3:40
- B4We Ain't Free3:21
- B5Killer Inside Me5:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Killer Inside Me are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Killer Inside Me are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Killer Inside Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Mercury GORLP 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Killer Inside Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GORLP 1, 830 912-1 Q-1, 830 912-1, 830 912 - 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GORLP-1-A2 MT and GORLP-1-B2 MT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Killer Inside Me 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.
