UK
March 31, 1992- Label and catalog number
- Metal Blade Records ZORRO 37
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZORRO - 37 - A1 馃灦 MAX.Side A runout
ZORRO - 37 - B1 馃灦 MAX.Side B runout
GwarAmerica Must Be Destroyed
Vinyl pressings
America Must Be Destroyed
by Gwar 路 1992
11 pressings6 countriesThrashHardcoreRock
America Must Be Destroyed was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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 America Must Be Destroyed
2 pressings came out in 1992, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Brazil
1992- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 670.8327Metal Blade Records 670.8327
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
BMG 670.8327-A 1SAA1A-side runout
BMG 670.8327-B 1SAA1B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Brazil | Warner Bros. Records 670.8327 / Metal Blade Records 670.8327First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1992 | UK | Metal Blade Records ZORRO 37First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25017-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited |
| 2015 | Europe | Metal Blade Records 3984-25017-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25017-1LP, 45 RPM, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited |
| 2015 | US | Metal Blade Records 3984-25017-1LP, 45 RPM, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Mispress, Reissue 路 Limited | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Mispress, Reissue 路 Limited |
2020s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | US | Metal Blade Records ZORRO 37LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue 路 Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Noisy Plastics NPR015-24LP, Limited Edition, Numbered 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Noisy Plastics NPR015-24LP, Limited Edition, Numbered 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered 路 Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Germany | Noisy Plastics Noisy Plastics - N 24-56SLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2025 | Italy | Metal Blade Records / DeAgostiniLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ham On The Bone2:02
- A2Crack In The Egg3:36
- A3Gor-Gor4:21
- A4Have You Seen Me?4:47
- A5The Morality Squad3:36
- A6America Must Be Destroyed4:44
- B1Gilded Lily3:38
- B2Poor OleTom5:07
- B3Rock N Roll Never Felt So Good4:17
- B4Blimey3:12
- B5The Road Behind5:30
- B6Pussy Planet2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of America Must Be Destroyed are there?
11 vinyl pressings of America Must Be Destroyed are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1992 and 2025.
When was America Must Be Destroyed first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in UK, Brazil. One of them is Metal Blade Records ZORRO 37, released March 31, 1992.
How do I tell if my copy of America Must Be Destroyed is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZORRO 37, 670.8327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZORRO - 37 - A1 馃灦 MAX. and ZORRO - 37 - B1 馃灦 MAX.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is America Must Be Destroyed 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.
