Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851EMI 1A 064-4001851
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4001851-A1Side A runout
4001851-B1Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
No Rest For The Wicked
by Helix · 1983
20 pressings11 countriesHard RockHeavy MetalRock
No Rest For The Wicked 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 No Rest For The Wicked
17 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1C 038 15 7635 1Capitol Records 1C 038-15 7635 1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1576351-A1-CRunout side A
1576351-B2Runout side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 064 4001851Capitol Records 1A 064 4001851
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4001851-A1A-side, variant 1
4001851-B1B-side, variant 1
4001851-A1A-side, etched & stamped, variant 2
4001851-B2B-side, etched & stamped, variant 2
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851EMI 1A 064-4001851
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4001851-A1 (Sideways): 1 (Sideways & mirrored): 2 7Runout, Stamped, Side-A
4001851-B1 (Sideways): 1 (Sideways & mirrored): 1 6Runout, Stamped, Side-B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851EMI 1A 064-4001851
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
4001851-A1 2 3 1A-side, stamped [4 etched]
4001851-B1 1 1 1B-side, stamped [4 etched]
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 064 4001851Capitol Records 1A 064 4001851
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
4001851-A1Runout side A
4001851-B2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Argentina | Capitol Records 81-4001851 / Capitol Records 8187First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-400185First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12281 / Capitol Records ST-12281First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 12281 / Capitol Records ST-12281First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851 / EMI 1A 064-4001851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 038 15 7635 1 / Capitol Records 1C 038-15 7635 1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 064 4001851 / Capitol Records 1A 064 4001851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851 / EMI 1A 064-4001851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 064 4001851 / Capitol Records 1A 064 4001851First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1983 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851 / EMI 1A 064-4001851First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 038-15 7635 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Portugal | Capitol Records 4001851 / Emi 4001851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Capitol Records 7C 064-4001851First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Capitol Records 064 4001851 / Capitol Records 064-4001851First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Capitol Records EST 4001851First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records SN 66161LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16377LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Does A Fool Ever Learn3:28
- A2Let's All Do It Tonight2:50
- A3Heavy Metal Love2:59
- A4Check Out The Love3:08
- A5No Rest For The Wicked3:12
- B1Don't Get Mad Get Even3:28
- B2Ain't No High Like Rock 'N' Roll2:50
- B3Dirty Dog2:59
- B4Never Want To Lose You3:08
- B5White Lace And Black Leather3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of No Rest For The Wicked are there?
20 vinyl pressings of No Rest For The Wicked are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was No Rest For The Wicked first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, UK, US, Argentina and more. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 064-4001851.
How do I tell if my copy of No Rest For The Wicked is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 064-4001851, 1C 038 15 7635 1, 064 4001851, EST 4001851) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4001851-A1 and 4001851-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is No Rest For The Wicked 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.
