Finland
February 1981- Label and catalog number
- Johanna JHN 2037Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 031
- Format
- LP, Album · Red Johanna Logo
- Runout / matrix
JHN 2037 A CR PS T⍺Side A runout, etched
JHN 2037 B CR PS T⍺Side B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks
by Hanoi Rocks · 1981
22 pressings8 countriesGlamRock
Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Lark INL 3525Lark IND 123525
- Format
- LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
INL . 3.525. ASide A, runout, etched
INL . 3,525. BSide B, runout, etched
IND 123 525 - ASide C, runout, etched
IND 123 525 - BSide D, runout, etched
Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Tandan Records TAN-LP 001
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Blue Transparent
Sweden
1981- Label and catalog number
- Tandan Records TAN-LP 001
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Belgium | Lark INL 3525 / Lark IND 123525First yearLP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | LP, Album, 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Finland | Johanna JHN 2037LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Sweden | Tandan Records TAN-LP 001First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | Sweden | Tandan Records TAN-LP 001First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Finland | Johanna JHN 2037 / Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 031First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-65LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-65LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | Intercord INT 135.013LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | UK | Lick Records LICLP 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Lick Records LICLP 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Lick Records LICLP 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Lick Records LICLP 2LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | US | PVC Records PVC 8934LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Finland | Johanna JHN 2037 / Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1988 | Finland | Johanna JHN 2037 / Sound Of Scandinavia SOSLP 031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Cleopatra CLO-0273LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2017 | UK | Back On Black RCV195LPLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Cleopatra CLO-2077LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2024 | Italy | BMGLP, Album, Club Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Club edition, Picture disc | LP, Album, Club Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue · Club edition, Picture disc |
| 2024 | Italy | BMGLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | PVC Records PVC 8934LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Tragedy3:54
- A2Village Girl3:10
- A3Stop Cryin'3:38
- A4Don't Never Leave Me3:55
- A5Lost In The City3:45
- B1First Timer2:54
- B2Cheyenne3:21
- B311th Street Kids3:45
- B4Walking With My Angel2:10
- B5Pretender3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 2024.
When was Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Finland, Belgium, Sweden. One of them is Johanna JHN 2037, released February 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JHN 2037, INL 3525, TAN-LP 001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JHN 2037 A CR PS T⍺ and JHN 2037 B CR PS T⍺. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks 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.
